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Demolition of shanty homes in Philippines sparks violence
Local government plans to build a city hall after demolition of the shanty homes in San Juan City
Philippine policemen detain a resident during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City, east of Manila on January 25, in an area where the local government plans build a city hall. At least 40 people were injured following protests against the demolition (Getty Images)
A resident aims a sling shot at the demolition crew during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City, east of Manila on January 25. At least 40 people were injured in the violence that marked the demolition (Getty Images)
Demolition crew throw stones at the resisting local residents during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City, east of Manila, on January 25 (Getty Images)
Residents perched on rooftops throw bottles at the demolition crew during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City on January 25 (Getty Images)
Residents pelt bottles at the demolition crew during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City on January 25 (Getty Images)
A resident helps a woman with her baby after policemen fired teargas during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City on January 25 (Getty Images)
Residents take cover as they and the demolition crew throw stones at each other during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City, east of Manila, on January 25 (Getty Images)
Residents take cover during a faceoff with the demolition crew during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City on January 25 (Getty Images)
A man throws a stone at the demolition crew during the demolition of shanty homes in San Juan City on January 25 (Getty Images)
