Gallery: Burundi rocked by protests

A soldier stands between demonstrators and riot police facing off in the Musaga district of Bujumbura, Burundii. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

Protestors chant "let us pass" as they cross a barricade in the Musaga district of Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

Men duck for cover as shots are fired in downtown Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

Demonstrators are detained in a police vehicle during clashes in the Musaga district of Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

Protestors chant "let us pass" as they cross a barricade in the Musaga district of Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

A police officer wounded by a grenade is carried to safety during heavy clashed in the Musaga district of Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/APay)

Demonstrators face off with riot police in the Musaga district of Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

Demonstrators shout at riot police in the Nyakabiga district of Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

Riot policemen detain a man during clashes with protesters against the decision to allow Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third five-year term. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana

Riot police chase a demonstrator in Bujumbura, Burundi. Photo: Jerome Delay/AP

A masked protester listens to the radio during demonstrations. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters

A protester holds a placard as they demonstrate against the decision to allow Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third five-year term. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters

Riot policemen hold their positions during clashes with protesters. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters

Riot policemen use a water cannon to disperse protesters. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters

Riot policemen try disperse protesters during demonstrations. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters

A protester holds a placard as they demonstrate against the ruling party's decision to allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to run for a third five-year term. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters

A protester holds a placard as they demonstrate. Photo: Jean Pierre Aime Harerimana/Reuters