Bloody battle in Venezuela's congress

Thursday 6 July 2017 10:36, UK

  1. Seven politicians are hurt, as a mob of around 100 pro-government militants storm the National Assembly, in Caracas, Venezuela
    Image: Seven politicians are hurt, as a mob of around 100 pro-government militants storm the National Assembly, in Caracas, Venezuela
  2. The government building is the only state institution still nominally controlled by the opposition
    Image: The government building is the only state institution still nominally controlled by the opposition
  3. Government backers smash up a car before rushing the congress
    Image: Government backers smash up a car before rushing the congress
  4. Supporters of President Maduro broke through the front gate and crossed the interior gardens
    Image: Supporters of President Maduro broke through the front gate and crossed the interior gardens
  5. Armed with metal bars and wooden sticks, attackers left victims with blood pouring from their heads
    Image: Armed with metal bars and wooden sticks, attackers left victims with blood pouring from their heads
  6. Firecrackers were set off, creating panic and fear among the opposition
    Image: Firecrackers were set off, creating panic and fear among the opposition
  7. Two employees of the assembly were also reported to have been injured in the attack
    Image: Two employees of the assembly were also reported to have been injured in the attack
  8. People rush to put out fires caused by concussion grenades
    Image: People rush to put out fires caused by concussion grenades
  9. Masked militants force their way inside the corridors of the congressional building
    Image: Masked militants force their way inside the corridors of the congressional building
  10. An injured and shirtless government supporter is restrained by security forces
    Image: An injured and shirtless government supporter is restrained by security forces
  11. Opposition lawmaker Luis Stefanelli (C) grabs the bloodied militant
    Image: Opposition lawmaker Luis Stefanelli (C) grabs the bloodied militant
  12. A member of the National Guard amid the smoke and chaos
    Image: A member of the National Guard amid the smoke and chaos
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