Some protesters are still holed up inside the besieged campus of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, which has been encircled by police for more than 48-hours.
The university has been occupied by hundreds of protesters, including many high school students, since last week. On Sunday it was the scene of some of the most intense fighting since the anti-government demonstrations began five months ago, as protesters fought-back police attempts to enter the campus using a variety of improvised weaponry, including crude homemade napalm, bows and arrows and at least one large slingshot.
Hide Caption 111 of 162 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPolice retreat after clashing with protesters on August 24.Hide Caption 112 of 162 Photos: Hong Kong unrestPeople link hands as they gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront on Friday, August 23. Protesters formed a human chain across Hong Kong in a show of solidarity.Hide Caption 113 of 162 Photos: Hong Kong unrestCell phones shine from the top of Lion Rock on August 23.
Hong Kong firefighters get caught up in clashes 04:19Fear of military interventionThe demonstrations began in June over a controversial China extradition bill, which sparked huge marches across the city.The government suspended but did not immediately withdraw the bill. By the time the bill was withdrawn -- three months later -- the movement's focus had already expanded to focus on complaints of police brutality and wider calls for democracy.
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