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Burundi: Three More Protesters Killed in Burundi Clashes
Al Jazeera, 27 April 2015
At least six people have been killed in street clashes between the police and civilians demonstrating against the Burundian president's bid for re-election for a third term, a… Read more »
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Burundi: Riot Police Clash With Protesters
Al Jazeera, 26 April 2015
Riot police in Burundi have used water canon, tear gas, and live bullets to disperse crowds protesting against the president's decision to seek a third term. Read more »
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Burundi: Nkurunziza's Nomination Triggers Deadly Protests
DW, 26 April 2015
Hundreds of people in Burundi have protested the incumbent President Pierre Nkurunziza's renewed nomination for a third term in office. Police fired tear gas to break up the… Read more »
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Burundi: Nkurunziza Nominated for Third Term
Al Jazeera, 25 April 2015
Burundi's president has been declared as candidate for a controversial third term in office, his ruling party announced, despite mounting protests over the move that the opposition… Read more »
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Burundi: U.S. Opposes Ruling Party Nomination of Nkurunziza
State Department, 25 April 2015
A press statement by Marie Harf, Acting Department Spokesperson: Read more »
Deaths as Hundreds Protest in Burundi
Hundreds of demonstrators erected barricades and set tires alight in Bujumbura on Monday, protesting at the decision of President Pierre Nkurunziza to stand for a third term. Six people are reported killed in protests which began at the weekend.
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The UN says thousands of refugees have crossed into Rwanda amid fears of violence before elections scheduled for June. Read more »
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Those charged were arrested during clashes calling for the President Pierre Nkurunziza not to seek re-election. Read more »
