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Belarusian women gather in the centre of Minsk and call for an end to police violence in the 15th day of demonstrations against strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko's claim to a sixth term in August 9 elections that sparked mass protests and were rejected by Western leaders. IMAGES
In Belarus, people gather at Independence Square in the capital Minsk to rally against police violence. Police have used rubber bullets, stun grenades and, in at least one case, live rounds to disperse crowds, with hundreds injured in demonstrations against President Alexander Lukashenko's disputed re-election. IMAGES
Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets in central Paris during a protest to demand legislation and funds to fight violence against women. Calling for two billion euros per year, demonstrators carried placards reading "0.6% of rapists convicted" or "0.1% of GDP, it's too much to ask?". IMAGES
Activists and police clash in Mexico City during a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, as numerous women's rights protests take place across Latin America. IMAGES
Women rally in Istanbul to denounce gender-based violence, on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. 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.
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