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Police and hundreds of youths clash on the streets of central Nairobi, in an anti-government "Occupy Everything" protest called by activists. Riot-police firing tear gas to disperse the crowds are pelted with stones and debris. Protests have continued despite President William Ruto reversing his stance on raising taxes that set off weeks of deadly protests. IMAGES
Hundreds of youth protesting proposed tax hikes clash with police in the capital Nairobi. The protest turning violent as police fire rubber bullets, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse crowds. Some people also seen being arrested. IMAGES
Kenyan police fire tear gas at crowds of young protesters in the capital Nairobi, as demonstrators rally across the country against the government's proposed tax hikes. There is heavy police presence in the city as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill containing the proposed taxes. IMAGES
Police and youth clash in the streets of Nairobi, at a protest against proposed tax hikes. Discontent over the spiralling cost of living has prompted demonstrations with a nationwide strike called Tuesday, as parliament continues to debate the controversial finance bill. IMAGES
Thousands of Iraqis pour onto Tahrir Square in Baghdad in support of Palestinians amid Israeli air strikes on Gaza in reprisal for a surprise Hamas attack. IMAGES
Protesters burn portraits of the Swedish king as they rally in Baghdad's Tahrir Square against a Stockholm protest in which a man stomped on the Koran, weeks after he had burnt pages of Islam's holy book, sparking anger across the Muslim world. IMAGES