Demonstrators marched in the capital of Bissau to demand that new elections take place and the current parliament to be dissolved. Some were holding signs critical of the President. The police used tear gas against the demonstrators.
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Police Break Up Protests against Guinea-Bissau President
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Date of OccurrenceNovember 5, 2016
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State/CountryBissau, Guinea-Bissau
Details
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Date of Occurrence
2016-11-05
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State/Country
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
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Perpetrator
The Police
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Legal Foundation
Article 43, section 1, and article 44 of the constitution
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Source
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