Hong Kong has just seen its 13th consecutive weekend of protests in Hong Kong, and there's no clear end in sight.
Here's what you need to know about the pro-democracy movement:
What protesters want: Mass protests started in June over a controversial bill that would have allowed extradition to mainland China, but have now expanded to include five demands: Fully withdraw the extradition bill, set up an independent inquiry into alleged police brutality, retract the characterization of protests as "riots," release those arrested at protests, and implement universal suffrage in Hong Kong.
Who they are: The movement has seen participants and supporters across all demographics, but those on the front lines are largely young students, teenagers, and millennials. There is no obvious centralized leadership or figureheads within the movement -- protesters pride themselves on being democratic, leaderless, and flexible.
Hundreds of arrests: Police say about 900 people have been arrested since June 9 for a range of offenses, including "taking part in a riot," unlawful assembly, assaulting police officers, resisting arrest and possession of offensive weapons. The youngest person arrested is 12 years old.
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