Protesters teargassed as they call for Solomon Islands Prime Minister to step down

A police station and several shops have been set on fire by looters in the Solomon Islands after what started in the morning as a peaceful protest turned ugly around mid-afternoon.

Videos on social media show police firing tear gas to disperse looters and buildings on fire.

Radio NZ Pacific reports the original protest in parliament was led by citizens from Malaita Province who were voicing their frustrations in the national government and calling for prime minister Manasseh Sogavare to step down.

[Source: RNZ Pacific]