Burundi on the brink of civil war
A man is lifted by police during a protest in Bujumbura. A top Burundian general announced the overthrow of President Pierre Nkurunziza, following weeks of violent protests against the president’s bid to stand for a third term. Nkurunziza asserted he remained in charge.
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Soldiers and police face protesters during a demonstration against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term in Bujumbura.
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Police and soldiers run after protesters who were throwing rocks in Bujumbura, Burundi.
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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.
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Protesters stand next to the body of a man who died May 12 in clashes with police in Burundi’s capital, Bujumbura.
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Hundreds of opposition supporters demonstrate May 11 against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term.
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A police officer keeps an eye on demonstrators as a water cannon clears barricades May 8 in the Nyakabyga district of Bujumbura.
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A police officer fires a tear-gas canister at protesters during clashes May 8 in the Nyakabiga neighbourhood of Bujumbura.
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Soldiers lift a wounded man amid protests May 7 in the Cibitoke district of Bujumbura, Burundi.
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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.
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Men duck for cover as shots are fired May 4 in Bujumbura.
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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.
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