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Added on the 23/02/2019 12:42:55 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Security forces guard the closed border between Brazil and Venezuela, as Venezuelan migrants cross the border on foot. IMAGES
French security forces disperse protesters who rallied against a security bill that would place limits on filming police officers. Some members of the security forces removed their helmets in front of protesters at the end of the demonstration, eliciting applause from the crowd. IMAGES
Around 2,000 people including women and children arrived at the Turkish border this morning from Istanbul and walked through a field towards the Pazarkule border gate, an AFP correspondent said. The group included Afghans, Syrians and Iraqis. Thousands who were already at the border had spent the night in very cold temperatures and lit fires to warm themselves up, the correspondent added. Greece says it has blocked nearly 10,000 migrants trying to enter from the Turkey border over the past 24 hours. IMAGES
Lebanese security forces use a water cannon to try to disperse anti-government protesters gathered near government headquarters at the Grand Serail, in downtown Beirut, to mark 100 days of anti-government demonstrations and denounce a new cabinet line-up. IMAGES
Venezuela's security forces used tear gas on protesters challenging the reelection victory claimed by President Nicolas Maduro but disputed by the opposition and questioned internationally. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.