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Police in the Nigerian capital of Abuja fire tear gas to disperse protesters on the second day of nationwide protests over economic hardship. At least 13 people died during the demonstrations across the West African nation on Thursday, according to rights group Amnesty International, which accused security forces of killing peaceful demonstrators. IMAGES
Nigerian police fire tear gas to break up a protest in the capital Abuja where demonstrators had joined in nationwide rallies against the high cost of living. IMAGES
Kenyan authorities use tear gas to disperse people protesting tax hikes in the capital Nairobi. IMAGES TO GO WITH 34X72X3, 34XB3B7 & 34X928C
Israeli forces try to disperse crowd of Palestinians gathering in front of the Ofer prison, as they await the release of prisoners, as part of a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel. IMAGES
Clashes break out between police and protesters in central Athens, as police fire tear gas at firebomb-throwing protesters outside parliament during a large demonstration to protest last week's deadly train crash. Dozens of masked, black-clad protesters hurl Molotov cocktails and stones at riot police as more than 40,000 take to the streets of the capital. IMAGES