Two killed in Ghana protest

Two protesters have succumbed to gun shot wounds after a clashing with security forces in Ejura town in Ghana's Ashanti region, local media report.

Dozens of youth had gathered near where a popular social media activist was to be buried. 

Ibrahim Muhammed, 45, was killed on Sunday, his supporters suspect he was targeted because of his criticism of the government. 

Tuesday's clash started when some residents threw stones at the security forces, Citi Newsroom reports. 

Another local media outlet shared pictures from the scene.

This article originally appeared on BBC News

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