In Pictures: Pokemon Go craze around the world

The smash hit has reached over 30 countries since its launch on July 6. Even as authorities in some countries declared Pokemon No Go, fans are having none of it. Here's a look at the frenzy from war-torn Syria to neighbouring Hong Kong.

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Aug 07, 2016, 04:42 PM

Participants take part in the world's first Pokemon Go competition in Hong Kong, on Aug 6, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Iranians play on the Pokemon Go app in northern Teheran's Mellat Park on Aug 3, 2016. Iran was quick to ban the global gaming craze, but as with many of the Islamic republic's internet controls, tech-savvy youngsters have carried on despite the ban. PHOTO: AFP

A warning sticker banning Pokemon Go at a branch of Volksbank Neuss in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Aug 3. The bank banned the game in all 23 branches due to worries about data protection and discretion. PHOTO: EPA

Syrian artist Omair Abd, 21, paints a Pokemon figure on the wall of a destroyed house in the rebel-held city of Douma, outskirts of Damascus, Syria,on July 31, 2016. Young activists want to raise awareness for the conflict by placing Pokemon monsters in the rubble of destroyed houses. PHOTO: EPA

The Chinese army garrisoned in Hong Kong has warned people searching for Pikachu and other virtual monsters to stay off their premises, as Pokemon Go mania sweeps the smartphone-obsessed city. PHOTO: AFP

Cosplayer dressed as a character of the augmented reality mobile game Pokemon Go by Nintendo participate in a "poketour" organised by the municipality in San Salvador, El Salvador on July 23, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

Enthusiasts hold umbrellas to protect themselves and their cell phones as they try to catch a Pokemon character during a rain shower in Mumbai, on July 31, 2016. Although the game has not yet been officially launched there, many people have found ways to download the game. PHOTO: EPA

Gamers charge their mobiles as they use the Pokemon Go application during a mass gathering in Madrid on July 28, 2016. Over 5,000 people signed up to take part in a mass Pokemon Go hunt at the Puerta del Sol square. PHOTO: AFP

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