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Updated October 30, 2014 23:12:10
Demonstrators in Burkina Faso have set fire to parliament after ransacking the building in protest against plans to extend president Blaise Compaore's 27-year rule.
Hundreds of protesters stormed the parliament building and state television headquarters in the capital, Ouagadougou, shortly before politicians were due to vote on the controversial legislation.
The crowd headed towards the presidential palace as a government helicopter flew overhead, shooting tear gas at protesters.
Security forces protecting the house of Mr Compaore's brother opened fire as demonstrators tried to attack the building, leaving three bodies lying motionless on the ground, a witness said.
More to follow.
Reuters
Topics: unrest-conflict-and-war, world-politics, foreign-affairs, burkina-faso
First posted October 30, 2014 22:52:04
