Burundi President Promises Severity for "Insurrection" While Students Seek Refuge At U.S. Embassy

The leader of Burundi has sworn to launch an investigation into the mass protests against his intention to seek a third term as president. Pierre Nkurunziza has said instigators will face "severe sanctions."

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza issued a stern warning to protesters against his administration on Friday, warning of "severe sanctions" for those involved as the demonstrations rolled into their sixth day despite mass arrests.

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