Hong Kongers Protest Over China Extradition Law

Police standing guard behind barricades near the government headquarters a day after a violent demonstration against a controversial extradition law proposal in Hong Kong on June 13, 2019. - Hong Kong was facing growing international pressure over a controversial extradition bill that has prompted violent street protests. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to break up crowds on June 12, after demonstrators -- angry over legislation they say would leave people vulnerable to China's politicised justice system -- blocked roads and brought the city to a standstill.