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Police and protesters clash on Bolivar Square in the Colombian capital Bogota on the eighth day of anti-government protests that have left at least 24 people dead and more than 800 others injured. IMAGES TO FOLLOW VIDI99D7YA_EN
A new day of protests against Colombian President Ivan Duque begins in Bogota over government policies on issues including health, education, security, and to denounce violence by security forces. According to official figures, at least 19 people have died with more than 800 others injured and 89 people reported as missing during the week of demonstrations. NGOs claim the death toll is over 30. IMAGES
Tens of thousands of opposition supporters march in the Belarusian capital of Minsk despite authorities deploying a heavy police presence.The opposition movement has kept up a wave of large-scale demonstrations every Sunday since President Alexander Lukashenko won a disputed victory in August 9 polls. IMAGES
Colombians continue to protest in Bogota against the government of President Ivan Duque, with a third national strike marking fourteen days since the beginning of demonstrations. IMAGES
Bangladeshi security forces patrol the capital as protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation say they will take to Dhaka's streets again following the deadliest day of unrest since demonstrations erupted last month. IMAGES
Nationwide anti-government protests against the spiraling cost-of-living begin in Nigeria, including Lagos, with hundreds marching amid heavy security. Africa's most populous country is struggling with soaring inflation and a sharply devalued currency after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu introduced reforms a year ago that aimed to revive the economy. IMAGES