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Hong Kong police have cleared the main government compound of pro-democracy demonstrators who had occupied the area on Friday, reports say. Hong Kong police have cleared the main government compound of pro-democracy demonstrators who had occupied the area on Friday.
The arrests followed a night of clashes, with police using pepper spray to restore order. Nearly 30 people were hurt and at least 13 people arrested. They arrested more than 60 people after a night of scuffles, with police using pepper spray to restore order. Nearly 30 people were hurt.
Reports suggest protesters remain in the area surrounding the compound.Reports suggest protesters remain in the area surrounding the compound.
Students and activists oppose Beijing's decision to rule out fully democratic elections in Hong Kong in 2017.Students and activists oppose Beijing's decision to rule out fully democratic elections in Hong Kong in 2017.
The ruling has prompted a protest movement in the autonomous territory, spearheaded by a group called Occupy Central.The ruling has prompted a protest movement in the autonomous territory, spearheaded by a group called Occupy Central.
In statement issued on Saturday, Occupy Central alleged that pepper spray was used without warning, and condemned the use of "unnecessary force" against "peaceful protesters".In statement issued on Saturday, Occupy Central alleged that pepper spray was used without warning, and condemned the use of "unnecessary force" against "peaceful protesters".
"We strongly condemn such action which not only violates the police code of conduct but also tramples on people's freedom of expression," the group said."We strongly condemn such action which not only violates the police code of conduct but also tramples on people's freedom of expression," the group said.
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The last 50 of the protesters within the compound were removed on Saturday without resisting arrest, the South China Morning Post reported. The last of the protesters within the compound were removed on Saturday without resisting arrest, the South China Morning Post reported.
The students chanted the slogan: "No fear for civil disobedience" as they were led away, the Hong Kong-based newspaper said.The students chanted the slogan: "No fear for civil disobedience" as they were led away, the Hong Kong-based newspaper said.
The break-in occurred just before 22:30 local time on Friday (15:30 BST), as protesters scaled security fences to get inside.The break-in occurred just before 22:30 local time on Friday (15:30 BST), as protesters scaled security fences to get inside.
The protesters smashed barriers and scaled fences to occupy a forecourt outside government headquarters.The protesters smashed barriers and scaled fences to occupy a forecourt outside government headquarters.
But police managed to restore a cordon around the building's forecourt by late on Friday night before removing the final 50 on Saturday.But police managed to restore a cordon around the building's forecourt by late on Friday night before removing the final 50 on Saturday.
Police said they had arrested 61 people on suspicion of forcible entry into government premises and unlawful assembly.
A 27-year-old man was also arrested for possession of an offensive weapon.
The South China Morning Post describes the forecourt as a popular protest spot, to which access has been restricted since July.The South China Morning Post describes the forecourt as a popular protest spot, to which access has been restricted since July.
School and university students have joined the protests in recent days, and one prominent student activist leader, Joshua Wong, was among those arrested on Friday night.School and university students have joined the protests in recent days, and one prominent student activist leader, Joshua Wong, was among those arrested on Friday night.
Mr Wong, 17, was dragged away in handcuffs, a student leader from Hong Kong University said.Mr Wong, 17, was dragged away in handcuffs, a student leader from Hong Kong University said.
On Thursday, about 2,000 university students held a night-time protest at the house of the Hong Kong leader, Chief Executive CY Leung.On Thursday, about 2,000 university students held a night-time protest at the house of the Hong Kong leader, Chief Executive CY Leung.
The students' boycott is seen as a prelude to a larger demonstration planned for 1 October, organised Occupy Central, which has vowed to block the financial district.The students' boycott is seen as a prelude to a larger demonstration planned for 1 October, organised Occupy Central, which has vowed to block the financial district.
Hong Kong operates under a "one country, two systems" arrangement with Beijing, which means citizens are allowed the right to protest.Hong Kong operates under a "one country, two systems" arrangement with Beijing, which means citizens are allowed the right to protest.
In August, Beijing decided that candidates for the 2017 chief executive election would first have to be approved by a nominating committee. Activists have argued that this does not amount to true democracy.In August, Beijing decided that candidates for the 2017 chief executive election would first have to be approved by a nominating committee. Activists have argued that this does not amount to true democracy.
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