Burundi: OHCRC - Burundi's Elections Aren't 'Credible and Free'

As Burundi holds elections, the UN's human rights body says the country fails to meet conditions for free and credible polls. In a DW interview, Doudou Diene from OHCRC cites Burundi's history of human rights abuses.

A general election is underway on Wednesday in the East African nation of Burundi, where President Pierre Nkurunziza is stepping aside after 15 years of rule that has seen massive repression of opposition politicians, civil society and independent media.

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