(ANSA) - Hong Kong, October 13 - Hong Kong police on Monday
began removing barricades erected by pro-democracy protesters
more than two weeks ago.
The police action caught demonstrating students by
surprise. Barricades were first taken down in the Admiralty
district, an eastern extension of the business district and the
location of ministry buildings. Dismantlement also took place in
the former Mong Kok district, the neighbourhood with highest
population density in Hong Kong.
Protesters have been demanding from Beijing unhindered
democracy for the former British colony.
Hong Kong police remove protesters' barricades
Two weeks into demonstration, students caught by surprise