Clashes in Hong Kong as police clear protest site

2014-11-26 2

Authorities are still going face to face with protesters in Hong Kong.

These protesters are trying to retake streets in the city's Mong Kok district... home of the two-month long civil disobedience campaign.

Chanting "We want real democracy," the protesters are vowing to remain defiant.

Police had earlier cleared the pro-democracy camps from the streets, arresting dozens of protesters including student leader Lester Shum.

And while many say they are determined to fight on, the pro-democracy movement is showing signs of splintering.

Hong Kong and Chinese leaders have refused demands for a free election with open nominations for the city's next leader.

The number of protesters has dropped to a few hundred scattered in tents. Public support is dwindling and Hong Kong authorities appear to be losing patience.

Many believe the streets will soon be open again, and the protests, a memory.