Burundi on the brink of civil war

Soldiers and police face protesters during a demonstration against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term in Bujumbura.

Police and soldiers run after protesters who were throwing rocks in Bujumbura, Burundi.

People wave branches to celebrate in the streets of Bujumbura following the radio announcement that President Nkurunziza was overthrown. Nkurunziza says he remains in power.

Protesters stand next to the body of a man who died May 12 in clashes with police in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.

Hundreds of opposition supporters demonstrate May 11 against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term.

A police officer keeps an eye on demonstrators as a water cannon clears barricades May 8 in the Nyakabyga district of Bujumbura.

A police officer fires a tear-gas canister at protesters during clashes May 8 in the Nyakabiga neighbourhood of Bujumbura.

Soldiers lift a wounded man amid protests May 7 in the Cibitoke district of Bujumbura, Burundi.

A Burundian man protesting the president’s bid for a third term chants near a burning barricade May 6 in the Mugasa neighborhood of Bujumbura.

Men duck for cover as shots are fired May 4 in Bujumbura.

Journalists with tape on their mouths gather May 3 to honor World Press Freedom Day in Bujumbura. In the wake of demonstrations protesting against the move by President Pierre Nkurunziza to seek a third term, the government shut down access to some social networks and closed a private radio station.