Gabonese police battle looters in Port Gentil

Article published on the 2009-09-05 Latest update 2009-09-05 11:41 TU

Men walk by tyres set on fire by opposition supporters in Libreville, Gabon(Credit: Reuters)

Men walk by tyres set on fire by opposition supporters in Libreville, Gabon
(Credit: Reuters)

Police battled looters overnight in the coastal town of Port Gentil for the second day in a row as authorities imposed a curfew. The police station and French companies have been attacked. Protesters have already destroyed public buildings and a sport and social club run by the french oil company Total in Port Gentil.