It was much larger than previous protests , '' Verjee said . The police responded with tear gas , he says . They are calling for the resignation of the president . President Guelleh and his family have ruled the country for 34 years . It is home to a major French military base .
The police responded with tear gas , he says . They are calling for the resignation of the president . President Guelleh and his family have ruled the country for 34 years . It is home to a major French military base .