Friday, February 7, 2014

Violent protests break out in Bosnia

Demonstrators in Bosnia-Hercegovina have set fire to government buildings as violent protests continue across the country for a third day.Police have used rubber bullets and tear gas against protesters in the capital Sarajevo and the northern town of Tuzla. Black smoke could be seen gushing from the presidency building in Sarajevo. The protesters are unhappy about the lack of economic and political progress in the Balkan country. About 40% of Bosnians are unemployed. The unrest is the worst since the end of the Bosnian war. At least 100 people have been injured in Friday's protests in the capital. Sarajevo-based newspaper Dnevni Avaaz says that police used water to disperse protesters who were throwing stones at the presidency building.  more

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