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Burundi clashes: police accused of rounding up victims before they were killed

Burundi’s army says almost 90 people were killed in Friday’s violent clashes in the capital Bujumbura. It was the worst outbreak of unrest since a

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Military bases attacked in Burundi's capital Bujumbura

The sound of gunfire has been heard in the streets of Bujumbura. A military official said twelve insurgents were killed and 20 others arrested after

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Surge in violence in Burundi raises concerns at UN Security Council and the European Union

Concern over spiralling violence in Burundi has led the European Union to announce it is temporarily making a small reduction in staff and pulling

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Burundi announces security crackdown after months of violence

Burundi’s security minister has announced the start of a forced disarmament programme following months of violence and civil unrest. Troops are

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Burundi: radio silence leaves room for political violence

The country's main independent radio stations have been closed since April when unrest began. By day there is an uneasy calm, by night gunfire rings out in Bujumbura.

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Red Cross reunites lost refugee children with families in Rwanda

Thousands of people live in Rwanda’s Mahama refugee camp. Most have fled deadly attacks and political turmoil in neighbouring Burundi. Burundian

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Burundi elections 'deeply flawed' says US

The US joins criticism of Burundi presidential elections by the East African Community which said the ballot was 'neither free nor fair' as Nkurunziza wins a controversial third term.

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Burundi: electoral commission confirms third term for Nkurunziza

Burundi’s electoral commission has confirmed the country’s incumbent president has won a third term in office. Pierre Nkurunziza clinched his

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Burundi presidential vote underway amid violence and murders

Burundi’s chief of state has voted in the country’s presidential elections. Many say Pierre Nkurunziza is violating the constitution by running for a

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Burundi's past overshadows Nkurunziza's pursuit of power

The latest crisis in Burundi was sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s announcement he would run for office a third time. Burundi’s constitution

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Burundi: at least two reported dead in presidential election violence

At least two people have died in clashes overnight, linked to the presidential election in Burundi. A police officer and a civilian were killed

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Burundi: President seeks third term in highly charged vote

President Nkuranzizi seeks five more years in controversial vote despite county facing its worst crisis

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Burundi elections put off again, fears of violence rise

Elections in Burundi, postponed two weeks ago, have been delayed for a second time — local and legislative. Police have been shooting at protesters

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Burundi opposition calls for president to quit

African leaders meeting in Tanzania to discuss the political crisis in Burundi have called for the postponement of contentious elections which have

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Burundi protests resume after murdered opposition leader's funeral

Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura and elsewhere in the country, to protest against the murder of an opposition

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Burundi opposition leader 'shot dead' in Bujumbura

Reports from Burundi say the leader of a small opposition party has been assassinated along with his bodyguard in Bujumbura. According to AFP, Zedi

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Tension rises in Burundi after deadly street clashes resume

Tensions are high in Burundi where President Pierre Nkurunziza has been able to put down an attempted coup, but unable to stop a resumption of street

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Burundi president calls for 'ethnic harmony'

There have been more protests in Burundi’s capital against the president who intends to stand for a third term. The postponement of May elections

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Soldier killed by police fire in Burundi, say witnesses

A soldier has been shot dead in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura. Witnesses say he was hit in the chest on Wednesday by a bullet fired by police who had

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Anti-president protest in Burundi ends in clashes with police

Another protest in Bujumbura began peacefully enough on Tuesday with calls for Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza to drop his bid for a third