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Tuesday, 12 December 2006, 06:39 GMT

In pictures: Pinochet wake

Mourners pay their last homage to Gen Pinochet

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Hundreds of supporters have begun filing past the coffin of Chile's former military ruler, Gen Augusto Pinochet, in the capital, Santiago.

A woman holds a portrait of Gen Pinochet

A woman holds a portrait of Gen Pinochet

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Gen Pinochet, who ruled Chile for 17 years, was a divisive figure whose death on Sunday sparked emotional scenes.

Supporters of Gen Pinochet hold up his picture

Supporters of Gen Pinochet hold up his picture

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His followers gathered outside Santiago's Military Academy to await the arrival of the coffin carrying the general's body.

A flag-waving opponent of Gen Pinochet

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But his opponents took to the streets to celebrate the demise of a man who was accused of dozens of human rights abuses.

Members of Gen Pinochet's family comfort each other

Members of Gen Pinochet's family comfort each other

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Gen Pinochet's family including his son, Marco Antonio Pinochet (R), and his sister, Maria Veronica (L), attended a wake for the late leader.

Relatives and followers of Gen Pinochet attend a funeral mass at the Military Academy in Santiago, Chile

Relatives and followers of Gen Pinochet attend a funeral mass at the Military Academy in Santiago, Chile

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There will be no state funeral or period of national mourning. Gen Pinochet will be buried with military honours on Tuesday.

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