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Hundreds of thousands of protesters marched in Hong Kong Sunday against a bill that would allow suspected criminals to be sent to mainland China for trial

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Protesters marched in Hong Kong Sunday against a proposed bill that would allow suspected criminals to be sent to mainland China for trial.Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

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A protester shouts next to policemen as protesters march against the proposed amendments to extradition law.Kin Cheung/The Associated Press

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Protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a rally against a controversial extradition law proposal.Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

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Riot police detains a demonstrator during a protest to demand authorities scrap a proposed extradition bill with China, in Hong Kong.TYRONE SIU/Reuters

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Protesters are detained at the Central Government Complex.Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

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Police officers charge toward protesters.Anthony Kwan/Getty Images

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Police officers use pepper spray against protesters.Vincent Yu/The Associated Press

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A protester has his eyes washed out with water after being pepper sprayed during clashes with police.ISAAC LAWRENCE/Getty Images

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Police gather as a protester meditates during Hong Kong's largest street protest in at least 15 years.PHILIP FONG/AFP/Getty Images

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A sea of protesters marched through central Hong Kong in a major demonstration against government-sponsored legislation.Kin Cheung/The Associated Press

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