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Residents of Brazil's economic capital Sao Paulo demonstrate in support of democracy one year after supporters of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro invaded the Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court in the capital Brasilia. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed there will be no pardon for those involved in the attacks that took place on January 8, 2023, only days after the leftist veteran's swearing-in. IMAGES
Palestinians rally in Ramallah on New Year's eve in solidarity with Gaza. Israeli strikes pounded Gaza as both sides near the end of a dark year and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the war sparked by Hamas's October 7 attack will last for "many months." IMAGES
Sudanese protesters rally in the streets of the capital Khartoum ahead of the one year anniversary of a military coup that derailed Sudan's transition, as the country remains mired in deepening political and economic turmoil. IMAGES
A crowd consisting of mostly Taliban militants attend a spontaneous rally at Kabul's Shah Massoud square as the hardline Islamists marked the first anniversary of their return to power in the country with a national holiday. Exactly a year ago, the hardline Islamists captured Kabul after their nationwide lightning offensive against government forces ended 20 years of US-led military intervention. IMAGES
Indian police fire tear gas at farmer protesters in New Delhi after a tractor rally rivalling a military parade that marks the nation's Republic Day descended into chaos, with farmers breaking through police barricades to march towards central New Delhi. 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.