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Burundian soldiers clash with gunmen near Rwanda

Burundian soldiers clash with gunmen near Rwanda

Burundian soldiers clashed with gunmen Friday in a northern region near Rwanda, a local official and the military said, in the latest violence ahead of controversial elections due next week. The crisis in Burundi revolves around President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to stand for a third straight five-year term, which his opponents say is unconstitutional and […]

Coup attempt leaves Burundi army divided

Coup attempt leaves Burundi army divided

Bujumbura (Burundi) (AFP) – Burundi’s armed forces chief announced Thursday that an attempted coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza had failed, although the claim was quickly denied by opponents of the central African nation’s leader. A top Burundian general, former intelligence chief Godefroid Niyombare, launched the coup on Wednesday, capping weeks of violent protests against the […]

Burundian police officer shoots protesters at point-blank range

Burundian police officer shoots protesters at point-blank range

This is the moment a Burundian police officer opened fire on anti-government protesters at point-blank range, causing a furious mob to attack her with stones and knives.The incident took place on the streets of the capital Bujumbura as officers clashed with dozens of rioters who had taken to the street to demonstrate against President Pierre […]

Senior Burundi judge flees

Senior Burundi judge flees

Judge Sylvere Nimpagaritse said ‘in my soul and conscience’ he could not sign an illegal ruling after ‘enormous pressure and death threats’ The vice-president of Burundi’s constitutional court – which was about to decide on the legality of a hugely contested third term for president Pierre Nkurunziza – fled the country on Monday. His dramatic […]

Burundians fear a return to war at third-term run

Burundians fear a return to war at third-term run

Any move by Burundi’s president to run for a third five-year term risks undermining a peace deal that has kept the African nation calm since civil war ended a decade ago and could stoke tensions in a region blighted by ethnic conflict. GASHORA, Rwanda — Like many of those taking refuge at the Bugesera Transit […]

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