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Burundi police tear-gas anti-Pierre Nkurunziza protesters

Police in Burundi have fired tear gas at activists protesting against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term in office.

The security forces have also stopped private radio stations from doing live broadcasts about the demonstrations.

Thousands have defied a ban on protests to take to the streets of the capital Bujumbura for a second day.

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