31.   That triggered insults, scuffles, and wild baton charges in the city center.

32.   The protesters pelted stones at the officers, who responded with tear gas and a baton charge.

33.   Three inmates reportedly were injured in the clashes in which police guards made repeated baton charges and fired guns in the air.

34.   Troops and police dispersed the crowds with baton charges, tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons.

35.   Activists hurled stones at police who fired rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon and carried out a baton charge.

36.   After an early baton charge by riot police failed to clear the area, police moved in with teargas to break up the demonstration.

37.   Coins and other objects were hurled between the rival factions, with police using baton charges and dogs to help restore order.

38.   They hurled paving stones at police, who retaliated with tear gas and baton charges.

39.   Witnesses said six people were detained and opposition sources said seven activists were hurt by police baton charges.

40.   Zairean police and troops use teargas and brutal baton charges in Kinshasa to break up demonstrations outside parliament by supporters of the beleauguered Tshisekedi.