The protesters are trying to prevent a vote that would allow the president to seek another term. Police fired teargas at them.
Thousands stormed Burkina Faso's parliament and set it ablaze Thursday to protest against President Blaise Compaore's plan to extend his 27-year rule.
A man stands in front of a burning car near Burkina Faso's Parliament in Ouagadougou.
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Around 1,500 people broke through security forces and ransacked parliament's offices, burning documents, stealing equipment and setting cars ablaze.
People stand in front of smoke rising from the Burkina Faso's Parliament.
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The protests were part of a civil disobedience campaign by opposition parties ahead of Thursday's vote on a motion that would change the Constitution to let Compaore seek re-election next year, Reuters reported.
People marching on Oct. 29.
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