DHAKA: The leader of Hong Kong's Occupy Central pro-democracy movement has announced the launch of a mass disobedience campaign.

Benny Tai addressed thousands who had gathered outside government headquarters in central Hong Kong, reports BBC.

It comes a day after the arrests of more than 60 protesters who had entered a restricted area on the same site.

Students and activists oppose Beijing's decision to rule out fully democratic elections in Hong Kong in 2017.

Tai, a co-founder of the Occupy Central movement, announced the launch of a campaign to blockade the heart of Hong Kong's financial centre, in a surprise announcement on Saturday.

The launch was originally due to be announced at the start of next month.

BDST: 0917 HRS, SEP 28, 2014