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Hong Kong protesters ignore police warnings and stream past the designated end point for their rally.

People gather at a public park ahead of a planned demonstration in Hong Kong, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. Hong Kong police on Saturday called on protesters to stick to designated routes and times after violent clashes marred the last eight weekends of rallies calling for greater rights and government accountability.

Protesters filled the roads in a usually bustling market district. The street along the route was completely filled with protesters, while others were reduced to single lanes. Hong Kong’s summer of protest has continued unabated despite the government’s decision to suspend a controversial extradition bill. While the pro-democracy rallies have been largely peaceful, they have increasingly devolved into violent clashes with police after some protesters refused to disperse at assigned times.Hong Kong police have called on the public to stick to designated routes and times for a spate of protests planned this weekend.

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