Tags / Musaga

Protesters and police face off in the streets in the Burundian capital of Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution. The protest brought large parts of the city to a standstill.

Lines for the petrol station snake out onto the main road. Fuel shortages have been common as the city shut down due to the ongoing unrest.

A protester blocks a road with a bonfire. Roadblocks lined the streets of Musaga, Bujumbura following weeks of protests.

Over 500 students took refuge outside the US embassy in Bujumbura after the University closed, citing concern for their safety.

Over 500 students took refuge outside the US embassy in Bujumbura after the University closed, citing concern for their safety.

Protesters and police face off in the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Protesters and police face off in the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

A protester in the streets of Bujumbura.

Protesters take to the streets in Musaga, Bujumbura following weeks of protests.

Police and protesters face off in the streets of Bujumbura.

Road blocks and burnt out cars line the streets of Musaga, Bujumbura.

Burnt cars line the roads in Musaga, Bujumbura following weeks of protests against President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term.

Protesters take to the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Protesters take to the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Protesters take to the streets in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.

Police and protesters face off in Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution.