People shout slogans in support of compatriots living abroad who were turned away as they tried to vote in the first round of a presidential election, during a rally in Bucharest November 14, 2014. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti
BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Thousands of Romanians joined anti-government protests in a number of cities on Friday to demand fair elections, two days ahead of a presidential run-off vote that has been overshadowed by complaints of poor organisation of the ballot overseas.
Protests first broke out on Nov. 8 when thousands gathered in city squares in support of compatriots living abroad who were turned away as they tried to vote in the first round, prompting Romania's foreign minister, Titus Corlatean, to resign on Monday.
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