Protesters in Hong Kong have snarled the morning rush hour by blocking train and platform doors to prevent trains from leaving stations.
HONG KONG –
Protesters with protective gear take a train to the anti-extradition bill protest destination, in Hong Kong on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. Demonstrators in Hong Kong moved en masse to a luxury shopping district Sunday evening after riot police used tear gas to clear out an area they were previously occupying, as the 2-month-old protest movement showed no signs of easing.
Subway and train operator MTR said Monday that service had been partially suspended on four lines because of a number of door obstruction incidents.The action followed a weekend of clashes with police on the streets and ahead of a general strike and more demonstrations called for Monday afternoon.
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