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Added on the 17/08/2020 15:42:20 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Police are carrying out checks on the Paris ring road at the Porte de Saint-Cloud as convoys of protesters against vaccine passes inspired by similar protests in Ottawa begin to arrive in Paris with the aim of defying a prefectural ban on public demonstrations. IMAGES
People protest in Rio de Janeiro after the state tightened virus restrictions for ten days, closing non-essential services such as shops and restaurants. IMAGES
People gather in Bogota to protest President Gustavo Petro's government over health care and pension reforms. IMAGES
Hundreds of US truckers and their supporters gather in southern California for a "People's Convoy" modeled on the Canadian protests against Covid-19 restrictions, for the start of a cross-country journey to the capital, Washington, DC. IMAGES
The NGO Rio de Paz hangs 600 white handkerchiefs in Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, symbolising the families of victims of Covid-19, as the country approaches 600,000 deaths. 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.