Burundi Government Considers East African Recommendation to Postpone Elections

East African leaders have called on Burundi to postpone elections. A government spokesman said it was open to the request in the face of violent protests sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term.

East African Community (EAC) leaders met in Tanzania on Sunday and called on Burundi's government to use the time before the delayed elections to create an environment conducive for the polls.

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