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The protests sometimes resemble street battles, with crowds hurling objects, lighting fires, and setting off smoke bombs while riot gear-clad officers attempt to maintain order. A high-rise resident nearby would have witnessed an apocalyptic scene: a thick cloud of tear gas, placard-waving protesters, and sporadic violent outbursts. Some officers even employ subtle forms of trolling—playing music or blowing kisses to frustrated protesters—to demonstrate resilience amidst ongoing hostility.