DHAKA: Hong Kong’s pro-democracy occupation is entering its death throes with radical splinter groups pushing for more direct action but others urging retreat.

Analysts said Tuesday, reports The Straits Times.

But regardless of how the occupation ends, the protests have already had a lasting impact on the city’s political landscape, mobilising unprecedented numbers and fostering political debate, they said.

The largely peaceful movement saw tens of thousands take to the streets at its height, but violent clashes between police and protesters Sunday highlighted frustrations as students have failed to win concessions on political reform.

Teenage protest hero Joshua Wong and two other student leaders have embarked on a hunger strike. But the original founders of the civil disobedience movement took a step back Tuesday, saying that they would ‘surrender’ to police and urging students to climb down.

BDST: 1929 HRS, DEC 02, 2014