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Burundi crisis: President Nkurunziza plays football as two protesters die in demonstrations
Burundi crisis: President Nkurunziza plays football as two protesters die in demonstrations
(about 11 hours later)
As protesters in Burundi continue to voice their anger against the government in the wake of an attempted coup, the President has been photographed playing football with his friends.
As protesters in Burundi continue to voice their anger against the government in the wake of an attempted coup, the President has been photographed playing football with his friends.
Two protesters were killed and 13 people were injured on Thursday, as crowds gathered despite the fact President Pierre Nkurunziza has banned demonstrations.
Two protesters were killed and 13 people were injured on Thursday, as crowds gathered despite the fact President Pierre Nkurunziza has banned demonstrations.
A protester from the capital's Ngagara neighborhood was shot dead and another was killed in the Musaga district, Red Cross spokesman Alexis Manirakiza said.
A protester from the capital's Ngagara neighborhood was shot dead and another was killed in the Musaga district, Red Cross spokesman Alexis Manirakiza said.
As many as 20 people in total have died and 431 have been wounded since the protests began almost a month ago, when Mr Nkurunziza announced he wanted a third term.
As many as 20 people in total have died and 431 have been wounded since the protests began almost a month ago, when Mr Nkurunziza announced he wanted a third term.
Protesters are arguing that Mr Nkurunziza's attempt to clinch a third term in the presidential election is illegal, as the constitution only allows for two five-year terms.
Protesters are arguing that Mr Nkurunziza's attempt to clinch a third term in the presidential election is illegal, as the constitution only allows for two five-year terms.
A wounded protester is detained by police as demonstrators try to march to the town center, in the Ngagara district of Bujumbura, Burundi. An army general said on a private radio station in Burundi that President Pierre Nkurunziza's mandate is over, however whether he had the support of the military was unclear as gunfire echoed in the streets
A protester stands in front of a burned barricade during a protest in Bujumbura
A female protester holds an ax during a protest in Bujumbura
Burundi's policemen and army forces run after protestors throwing stones during a demonstration
Policemen clash with protesters near a parliament building during a protest against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term in Bujumbura
A demonstrator trying to march to the town center is arrested by police, in the Ngagara district of Bujumbura
Protesters attack a female police officer accused of shooting a protestor in the Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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Protesters drag a female police officer accused of shooting a protester in the Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
A man tries to protect a female police officer accused of shooting a protestor from other protesters in the Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
A protestor holds up a dead owl attached to a stick, intended to denigrate the ruling party whose emblem is an eagle, during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
A bus burns after being set on fire by demonstrators in the Ngagara district of Bujumbura
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Policemen and a soldier stand next to a burning barricade in Bujumbura
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A protestor holds up a dead owl attached to a stick, intended to denigrate the ruling party whose emblem is an eagle, during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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A protestor gestures in front of policemen during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
A masked protestor walks during a protest against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term in Bujumbura
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A policeman runs in front of a burning barricade during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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A man carries part of old tyres to set up burning barricade during a protest against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term, in Buterere, neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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Protestors run away from police during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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A policeman throws a gas canister at protesters during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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Protestors throw stones at police during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura
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A policeman runs with a detained protester during a protest in Buterere neighbourhood of Bujumbura, Burundi. Police fire guns and teargas towards protesters throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi's capital during a demonstration against the president's bid for a third term
A protester wears grass around his face to obscure his identity during a protest against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term, in Bujumbura, Burundi. East African leaders will hold a summit in Tanzania on May 13 aimed at breaking the political deadlock in Burundi and ensuring the country holds peaceful elections, Tanzania's presidency says
A Burundian protester wearing a gas mask and holding a sign that reads "Stop the third mandate" chants near a burning barricade in the Mugasa neighbourhood of Bujumbura. Government and opposition rivals are meeting in Burundi in a bid to end deadly demonstrations against a third term bid by the president, as regional foreign ministers arrived to add pressure
A demonstrator carrying a stick walks in the Musaga neighborhood of Bujumbura, Burundi. Anti-government street demonstrations continued for a sixth day in protest against the move by President Pierre Nkurunziza to seek a third term
Protesters carry a dead crow as they chant anti-government slogans during demonstrations against the ruling CNDD-FDD party's decision to allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third five-year term in office, in Bujumbura, Burundi
In the face of protests, the president maintains he can run for a third term because he was appointed by the parliament, not by a vote, in his first term.
In the face of protests, the president maintains he can run for a third term because he was appointed by the parliament, not by a vote, in his first term.
And Mr Nkurunziza appeared indifferent to the unrest on Thursday, as he was photographed enjoying a game of football with his friends in the capital, where one of the protesters was allegedly shot dead by police.
And Mr Nkurunziza appeared indifferent to the unrest on Thursday, as he was photographed enjoying a game of football with his friends in the capital, where one of the protesters was allegedly shot dead by police.
Mr Nkurunziza is a qualified football coach who runs a team called Hallelujah FC, where matches are combined with evangelical prayer sessions, BBC News reported.
Mr Nkurunziza is a qualified football coach who runs a team called Hallelujah FC, where matches are combined with evangelical prayer sessions, BBC News reported.
Last week, Mr Nkurunziza survived an attempted coup, prompting him to issue a decree on Tuesday postponing parliamentary election from 26 May until 5 June.
Last week, Mr Nkurunziza survived an attempted coup, prompting him to issue a decree on Tuesday postponing parliamentary election from 26 May until 5 June.
