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Police in Burkina Faso fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters at an unsanctioned anti-government rally in the capital. Anti-riot police prevent the demonstrators from gathering for the rally in a square in the centre of Ouagadougou, where substantial police and security forces deployed and all shops closed. IMAGES
Chilean police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters, who gathered in Santiago to demonstrate against the government of Sebastian Pinera, ahead of a referendum in which Chileans will decide whether to replace the constitution dating from the era of the late dictator Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990). IMAGES
Police fire tear gas to disperse demonstrators protesting against pension reform in central Paris. IMAGES
Venezuelan riot police fired tear gas Thursday at groups of protesters seeking to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who have vowed new mass marches after a day of deadly unrest. IMAGES
People scatter as police fire tear gas suring a protest in the capital Nairobi. Scores of heavily armed security personnel are on the scene after Kenyans gathered to voice their opposition to controversial tax hikes. 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.