Authorities evict dozens of families from a shanty town in Metro Manila

According to a local government official, almost 100 families were ejected to make way for the construction of new a business district

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  Filipino informal settlers throw rocks and bottles during a demolition raid at a shanty town in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. All photos: EPA

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  A member of a demolition team throws a rock during clashes with informal settlers

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  Anti-riot police detain a Filipino informal settler during a demolition raid at a shanty town in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 01 August 2024. According to a local government official, close to a hundred families were ejected from their shanties to give way for a developing firm turning the area into a business district. EPA/FRANCIS R. MALASIG

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  Filipino informal settlers react as they seek cover beside a police officer

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  Filipino informal settlers run for safety

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  Anti-riot police carry an injured Filipino informal settler

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  Filipino informal settlers react during the raid

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  Filipino informal settlers gesture next to anti-riot police

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  A Filipino informal settler reacts

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  Filipino informal settlers argue with riot police

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  Anti-riot police detain a Filipino informal settler