For the 17th continuous weekend, Hong Kongers came on the streets in protest voicing their frustrations with its government and the Police. This weekend bears huge significance as it marks the fifth anniversary of the Umbrella movement. Which was a turning point for Hong Kong’s search for democracy as it ignited a flame inside every Hong Konger. Hence the people were eager to make a statement.

Masses of people came out to Causeway Bay and Admiralty to march and protest against the totalitarianism of the Chinese Communist Party.

Crowds today. It will take more than tear gas and arrests to stop us. Say no to tyranny. from HongKong

In their typical tactics, Police rejected the permit application of the march and using illegal assembly as an excuse, the police fired over 87 rounds of tear gas and deployed their water cannon to disperse crowds while arresting hundreds. The police were also ruthless with their methods this weekend, senselessly beating protesters they were “arresting” as well as using their weapons against press, volunteer medics and even bystanders.

On the rare occasion the Hong Kong police are displaying their warrant card, they cover name, number and other info （credit: Haasbenjamin) https://t.co/mbkilbO6Z5 from HongKong

Cop uses pepper spray at point blank on a legislator [AppleDaily] from HongKong

A group of Hong Kong Police used their baton to beat a protester which don’t have any ability to resist. They also cover his mouth in order to avoid him from shouting his name. (Credit: campus TV, HKUSU) from HongKong

Arrests will happen. But this is unacceptable from HongKong

A reporter was shot by pepper spray. The police refused to let first aider to provide medical support to him. (Credit:cbc City broadcasting channel) from HongKong

Trump style tank man gets totally swallowed by riot police from HongKong

Protesters set up umbrella shield formation to counter barrage of rubber bullet shots from police from HongKong

The disabled was attacked by police with tear gas,he was siting wheel chair to leave slowly and without any gear to protest himself. [29/9 14:45 Hong Kong Causeway Bay ] from HongKong

Another protesters was down and being unresponsive from HongKong

Outside HK Government HQ: Raptors burst out of hidden side door, swinging batons and firing tear gas, inciting mass panic among protesters from HongKong

Undercover police pointing his pistol towards the protesters. They were assaulting a group of protester at the time. It is clear that he is not facing any lethal threat. (Credit:MP weekly) from HongKong

As the day goes by, the brutality of the police continues to escalate where they act as if they are above the law. It is extremely worrisome when they begin to take out their frustrations at the press, and bystanders.

Hong Kong Police Force – Asia’s finest from HongKong

Raptors harass a mentally challenged passer-by, intimidate social worker who tried to step in from HongKong

The clear footage of a Indonesian reporter get shot by the police at his eyes. As you can see from the video, there are no protester nearby and one of the press even shout out "We are press! Don’t fucking point the gun at us" before the gunshot. (Credit:EdUHKSU, editorial board) from HongKong

Police Violently Subdue a Non-Protesting Bystander from HongKong

Time and time again, it is evident Hong Kong people are continuously oppressed by the state and terrorized by the police. It is no different than living under martial law where people no longer have any rights. How can we proclaim support of equality and human rights if we continue to ignore the actions of the Chinese Communist Party.