Dozens arrested as Hong Kong's students protest for democracy

Protesters taking part in pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong said Saturday they would continue to occupy an area outside the government headquarters indefinitely until detained student activists are released.


The protesters also demanded to speak directly to Hong Kong's leader, chief executive C.Y. Leung.

A mass rally is due to take place at 8 p.m. (8 a.m. ET) outside the government headquarters in the Admiralty area.

Thirteen student activists, including 17-year-old leader Joshua Wong,were arrested by Hong Kong police overnight, as the demonstrations took a heated turn. Authorities said those arrested ranged in age from 16 to 35.