Zimbabwe post-election protests in pictures

Zimbabwe’s presidential election, the first since Robert Mugabe was ousted last year, turned bloody on Wednesday when troops opened fire on protesters in central Harare.

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Zimbabwean anti-riot policemen close the entrance to the Rainbow Towers where the election’s results were being announced.

Bystanders scramble for cover as Zimbabwean soldiers fire live rounds in Harare.

 A soldier fires shots towards demonstrators during the protest.