Thursday, August 23, 2012

Togo authorities clash with protesters for second day

Opposition supporters demonstrate in Lome, Togo, Aug. 22.


Emile Kouton / AFP in LOME — Togolese security forces clashed with protesters in the capital Lome for a second straight day Wednesday, with officers firing tear gas on demonstrators who responded by throwing rocks and burning tires.
A police vehicle drives into smoke during clashes with opposition supporters demonstrating in Lome, Aug. 22.

Opposition supporters burn tires as they demonstrate in Lome, Toro, Aug. 22.



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