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PHOTO GALLERY: Two killed in running street battles in Burundi's capital




A policeman runs after protesters near a burning barricade during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 ((Photo: Reuters)

A protester gestures in front of a burning barricade during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

Protesters run to throw stones at policemen near a burning barricade during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

Policemen and protesters clash during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

A soldier points his rifle at protesters after he fires warning shots during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

Policemen walk after they fire tear gas canisters at protesters during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

Soldiers clear barricades in the Ngagara neighborhood of Bujumbura, Burundi, Thursday May 21, 2015 (Photo: AP)

Protesters run to throw stones at policemen near a burning barricade during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

A policemen walks in front of a burned barricade after he fires a tear gas canisters at protesters during a protest against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term in Bujumbura, Burundi, May 21, 2015 (Photo: Reuters)

The Burundi Red Cross said two protesters were killed as soldiers and police fired tear gas and shots in the air in confrontations with scores of young men throwing rocks and burning makeshift barricades in the roads.

That brings to 20 the number of deaths witnessed by the aid group, spokesman Alexis Manirakiza said, during almost a month of marches and a failed coup by Burundians trying to stop Nkurunziza securing what they say is an unconstitutional third term in office.

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