In pictures: E Timor rally

More than 1,000 protesters have converged on East Timor's capital, Dili, demanding the prime minister resign.

The protesters were stopped outside the capital, before being escorted into the city centre.

Protesters blame PM Mari Alkatiri for sacking striking soldiers in March, a trigger for mounting unrest.

President Xanana Gusmao, who has backed his prime minister, made an emotional appeal to the crowd..

Some protesters clashed with rivals, as disputes between those from the east and west of the country continued.

Despite the presence of more than 2,000 international peace keepers, widespread looting has continued.

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