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Full Democracy in Hong Kong

posted by Charlotte Meyer at 11h36 GMT on Oct 8
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This weekend thousands took to the streets in Hong Kong to promote the implementation of a full fledged democracy in Hong Kong.

It is estimated that more than 5000 people attended. The protesters held up umbrellas, that spelled out 2012, the year that Hong Kong wants their democratic reforms enforced by.  

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