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Police use teargas to disperse opposition movement rally - Dakar

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Violent demonstrations against incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade's re-election bid continue in the capital Dakar ahead of presidential elections. Police used teargas to disperse opposition supporters.
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in Politics, on the 21st of February 2012

Senegalese private security officers for opposition party leaders watch over a crowd during a protest in the capital.

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A Senegalese anti-government demonstrator defaces a poster of incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade during protests in the capital.

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A Senegalese anti-government demonstrator defaces a poster of incumbent President Abdoulaye Wade during protests in the capital.

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A man show the Senegalese flag to riot police before clashes with protestors in the city center.

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An anti-government protester waves the national flag.

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A Senegalese anti-government demonstrator gestures with his arms during protests in the capital.

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Senegalese anti government demonstrators run in thick tear gas fired at them by police during riots in the capital.

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An injured demonstrator is assisted during clashes with riot police in the city center.

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A anti-government protester show his fist during an opposition protest.

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Senegalese music icon Youssou Ndour gestures to supporters during a protest in the capital.

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A policeman watches over a crowd during a protest in the capital.

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A policeman seen here as he extinguishes a burning barricade.

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A merchant walks up a street with burning barricades during riots in the capital.

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