1 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
Crowds pour onto the streets of Burundi's capital to celebrate after a general said he was dismissing President Pierre Nkurunziza for violating the constitution by seeking a third term in office Credit: Reuters
2 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
A man cheers as he celebrates the coup in Bujumbura, Burundi Credit: Reuters
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3 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
People greet soldiers as they celebrate in Bujumbura, after a general said he was dismissing President Pierre Nkurunziza for violating the constitution Credit: Reuters
4 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
A man holds a riot police shield during celebrations in Bujumbura Credit: Reuters
5 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
People celebrate in a street in Bujumbura after President Pierre Nkurunziza was dismissed in a coup Credit: Reuters
6 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
A man celebrates on a street in Bujumbura Credit: Reuters
7 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
People celebrate on a street in Bujumbura after it was reported that President Pierre Nkurunziza had been overthrown Credit: Reuters
8 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
Protesters carry a national flag during a protest against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term, in Bujumbura Credit: Reuters
9 of 9 Crowds cheer as Burundi army officer says he has deposed absent president,Burundi Coup,President Nkurunziza,Nkurunziza,Burundi coup attempt
A protester holds up a dead owl to mock the ruling party whose emblem is an eagle Credit: Reuters