Violent clashes in Burundi

Video. Violent clashes in Burundi

Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi’s capital on Tuesday during a demonstration against the president’s bid for a third term.

Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi’s capital on Tuesday during a demonstration against the president’s bid for a third term.

Police fired the shots during clashes in Butarere district, where hundreds of protesters had gathered.