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Update | Black-clad Occupy Central supporters march against Beijing’s universal suffrage plan

Thousands of black-clad Occupy Central supporters took to the streets yesterday in a silent 'black cloth' protest, accusing Beijing of breaking its promise to give Hong Kong democracy.

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Pan-democratic lawmakers join an Occupy Central march from Causeway Bay to Chater Garden yesterday. Photo: Felix Wong

Thousands of black-clad Occupy Central supporters took to the streets yesterday in a silent "black cloth" protest accusing Beijing of breaking its promise to give Hong Kong democracy.

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Defying the scorching heat, Occupy organisers said about 4,000 protesters marched from Causeway Bay to Central. Police estimated 1,860 people took part at its peak.

Protesters rally at Chater Road in Central. Photo: Felix Wong
Protesters rally at Chater Road in Central. Photo: Felix Wong
"Beijing has failed to fulfil its promise that Hong Kong can have democracy," said Occupy co-founder Benny Tai Yiu-ting.

"What can Hong Kong people do? We need to press ahead with a civil disobedience campaign."

Watch: Thousands of Occupy Central supporters march against Beijing’s universal suffrage stance

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