Photos:Venezuela mourns the death of a teenager in anti-government protests

A 17-year-old boy was killed during a march in the Chacao district in eastern Caracas recently, taking the overall death toll since the beginning of April to 66, according to opposition parties.

Published on: Jun 10, 2017 3:24 PM IST

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Opposition activists throng the streets after teenager Neomar Lander died in clashes with riot police during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, taking the death toll to more than 60 since April this year. Hundreds of people on Friday paid homage to the death of the boy at a makeshift shrine. According to opposition parties, a tear gas cannister was directly fired at him fatally wounding him. (AFP)

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A woman holds a flaming torch next to a stencil of the face of young activist Neomar Lander, who died during a protest against the government of President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. (Luis Robayo/AFP)

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A tear gas mask hangs on a crucifix over a coffin at the funeral of Neomar Lander. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS)

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A woman reacts at the place where 17-year-old demonstrator died during riots at a rally against Venezuelan government. (REUTERS)

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Family members of activist Neomar Lander react during a gathering in Caracas, Venezuela. (Ivan Alvarado/REUTERS)

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People light candles during an event in honour of the 17-year-old protester, the latest fatality from the anti-government unrest in Venezuela. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS)

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Seen above, a man prays over a national flag during a protest march. (REUTERS)

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A person holds the helmet of 17-year-old protester Neomar Lander during a candle light march. (REUTERS)

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A nun wearing a photograph of protester Neomar Lander marches with others to the site where he died in Caracas, Venezuela. (AP)

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Mourners carry the coffin of Neomar Lander during his funeral in Guarenas, Venezuela. (Carlos Garcia Rawlins/REUTERS)