Protesters and police face off in the streets in the Burundian capital of Bujumbura following weeks of unrest in opposition to President Nkurunziza's nomination for a third term, a violation of Burundi's constitution. The protest brought large parts of the city to a standstill.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on Monday April 11, 2015 in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the thrid term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Security forces tried to clear blocked roads in Bujumbura on Sunday following call made by the National Security Council.

Security forces tried to clear blocked roads in Bujumbura on Sunday following call made by the National Security Council.

Security forces tried to clear blocked roads in Bujumbura on Sunday following call made by the National Security Council.

Security forces tried to clear blocked roads in Bujumbura on Sunday following call made by the National Security Council.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Despite a ban on demonstrations by the National Security Council of Burundi, protesters from various neighbourhoods of the capital Bujumbura took to the streets on this Monday in large numbers compared to the previous days, to say no to the third term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents in Bujumbura and in rural commune surrounding Bujumburaare in the streets since April 26 to say no to the third term of President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Women in Bujumbura took to the streets on Sunday, May 10  to protest the decision by the Burundi Constitutional Court to allow President Pierre Nkurunziza to seek a third term in the presidential elections in June.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Residents of the Mugongomanga and Nyabiraba Communes outside Bujumbura have joined their fellows in the Capital to say No to a 3rd term for Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza.

Citizens demonstrate in the streets of Bujumbura. Since the beginning of the unrest, the Burundian army has maintained a neutral face, as police have been accused of harassing protesters.

Citizens demonstrate in the streets of Bujumbura. Since the beginning of the unrest, the Burundian army has maintained a neutral face, as police have been accused of harassing protesters.

Citizens demonstrate in the streets of Bujumbura. Since the beginning of the unrest, the Burundian army has maintained a neutral face, as police have been accused of harassing protesters.

Women in Bujumbura took to the streets on Sunday May 10 to say no to the 3rd term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza

Women in Bujumbura took to the streets on Sunday May 10 to say no to the 3rd term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza

Women in Bujumbura took to the streets on Sunday May 10 to say no to the 3rd term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza

Women in Bujumbura took to the streets on Sunday May 10 to say no to the 3rd term bid of President Pierre Nkurunziza