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In depth: The global age of fury

In depth: The global age of fury

Hong Kong, Chile, France, climate...People have been protesting across the globe on a scale not seen in decades, driven by inequities and injustice, setting up a test for democratic institutions.

Protesters in Hong Kong waved the Catalan separatist flag. Getty

Emma Connors, Jacob Greber, Michael Smith, Hans van Leeuwen and Mark Mulligan
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New colours are emerging in the sea of flags brandished by Hong Kong’s protesters at their weekly street demonstrations.

The bright yellow, red and blue of the Catalan separatist flag was fluttering in the breeze in the streets of Kowloon last Sunday. Black-clad protesters proudly brandished the symbol of another fight for independence being waged on the other side of the world.

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Emma Connors
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writerEmma Connors was South-east Asia correspondent from October 2019 until mid-2023, based in Jakarta and Singapore. She has previously edited Perspective and Opinion and has written extensively across the AFR and related titles. Connect with Emma on Twitter. Email Emma at emma.connors@nine.com.au
Jacob Greber
Jacob GreberSenior correspondentJacob Greber writes about politics, economics and business from Canberra. He has been a Washington correspondent and economics correspondent. Connect with Jacob on Twitter. Email Jacob at jgreber@afr.com
Michael Smith
Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the Health Editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com
Hans van Leeuwen
Hans van LeeuwenEurope correspondentHans van Leeuwen covers British and European politics, economics and business from London. He has worked as a reporter, editor and policy adviser in Sydney, Canberra, Hanoi and London. Connect with Hans on Twitter. Email Hans at hans.vanleeuwen@afr.com
Mark Mulligan
Mark MulliganWorld editorMark Mulligan is the world editor and a former markets and economics writer. He was a Financial Times correspondent. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mark.mulligan@afr.com.au

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Original URL: https://www.afr.com/politics/why-people-around-the-world-are-taking-to-the-streets-20191024-p533oc