A car burns outside the parliament building in Burkina Faso’s capital of Ouagadougou as people protest against the longtime president, Blaise Compaore, who is attempting to amend the constitution so he can seek another term. (Theo Renaut / AP). More pics after cut....
A protester rinses his face as cars and documents burn outside Burkina Faso’s parliament building. Police had fired tear gas on protesters to try to prevent them from moving closer. (Issouf Sanogo / AFP via Getty Images)
Protesters throw documents outside parliament, where lawmakers had been scheduled to vote on a constitutional amendment allowing the current president to seek reelection. Those plans were scrapped after the demonstration. (Issouf Sanogo / AFP via Getty Images)
Troops face protesters in the capital city. The protesters eventually reached the parliament building and lit fires inside. (Issouf Sanogo / AFP via Getty Images)
A soldier runs from protesters as they take over the parliament building. (Joe Penney / Reuters)
Protesters confront the military. At least three protesters have been killed by security forces. (Joe Penney / Reuters)
A protester cries in pain after being shot. (Joe Penney / Reuters)
Protesters run from military gunfire. (Joe Penney / Reuters)
Fires burn outside parliament. (Issouf Sanogo / AFP via Getty Images)
A man watches cars burn at a hotel where members of parliament were rumored to be staying. (Joe Penney / Reuters)
A protester stands in front of a pool at the hotel. (Joe Penney / Reuters)
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