In Pictures: Human chain protest in Hong Kong

Hundreds of secondary school students formed human chains in districts across Hong Kong on Sept 9, 2019 in support of anti-government protesters after another weekend of clashes in the Chinese-ruled city. The day before, thousands waved the American flag and placards and sang The Star-Spangled Banner, calling on US President Donald Trump to “liberate” the city and for democracy after another night of violence in the 14th week of unrest.

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Sep 09, 2019, 12:02 PM

Students wearing masks outside St Stephen's Girls' College in Hong Kong, on Sept 9, 2019. PHOTO: AP

High school students and alumni form a human chain during a rally in the Sha Tin district of Hong Kong, on Sept 9, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

A protester throws a tear gas canister during clashes with police in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A protester holds up a sign during a rally to the US Consulate General in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters douse a tear gas canister during clashes with police in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Protesters block an escalator at a metro station in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Protesters rally in the Central area before marching to the US Consulate in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A protester dressed as the Statue of Liberty poses as people march past from Chater Garden to the US Consulate in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: AP

Protesters march from Chater Garden to the US Consulate in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: AP

Local residents are asked by police to leave the area after a protest in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Riot police fire tear gas near Causeway Bay MTR station in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Riot police are seen in Causeway Bay station in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

A woman runs away from tear gas after a march to call for the passing of the proposed Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act by the US Congress, in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

A protester tosses back a tear gas canister fired by riot police in Causeway Bay in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

People and journalists react as police fire tear gas from Causeway Bay MTR station during clashes with pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: AFP

Riot police detain protesters in Central, the main business district in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: AP

A protester films a fire at the entrance of Central MTR station in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters smash windows at the entrance of Central MTR station during a rally in Hong Kong, on Sept 8, 2019. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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