A protest march by teachers is under way and more demonstrations are planned throughout the weekend.
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Hong Kong calling for democratic reforms.
A protest march by teachers is currently under way. It will be followed by another anti-government march in Hung Hom at 3.30pm and a pro-government rally at 5pm at Tamar Park in Admiralty. The latest protests come days after Hong Kong airport cancelled all outbound flights after a mass sit-in by protesters.The Chinese government has warned that, after two months of unrest, the situation is now showing"sprouts of terrorism".
Riot police again fired tear gas and rubber bullets last weekend - letting off rounds in an underground station and using"snatch squads" disguised as protesters to detain people.Anger in the former British colony has grown over claims of police brutality, a planned extradition law and a call for more democracy.Meanwhile, UN commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet has urged Hong Kong authorities to show restraint in dealing with the protesters.
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