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Burundi: What Now for Burundi? Five Key Risks
IRIN, 14 May 2015
Hours before an army general in Burundi announced he had relieved President Pierre Nkurunziza of his duties, a small group of experts were making predictions before a packed… Read more »
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Burundi: Alleged Burundi Coup Leaders Appear in Court
Al Jazeera, 16 May 2015
Seventeen alleged coup leaders have appeared before a prosecutor in Burundi, their lawyer said, the day after the failure of an attempt to overthrow the country's president. Read more »
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Burundi: President Warns Protesters, Praises Troops in Televised Address
DW, 15 May 2015
Nkurunziza has warned protesters against further demonstrations, linking them to the coup attempt against him. Washington has called on the president to cancel his controversial… Read more »
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Burundi: Burundi's Crisis Not Over Yet
Crisis Group, 15 May 2015
A 13 May 2015 coup attempt in Burundi led by Major-General Godefroid Niyombare collapsed after 48 hours. But the fact that key military units remained loyal to President Pierre… Read more »
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Burundi: Police Kill Suspects On Hospital Beds
Al Jazeera, 16 May 2015
Police stormed a hospital in Burundi's capital, shot and killed patients as they searched for men injured in clashes that erupted when a senior army officer announced an attempted… Read more »
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Africa: End 'Third Term-Ism' in Africa
Al Jazeera, 14 May 2015
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term has raised a ruckus that could have far-reaching consequences for him and for other leaders who have outstayed their… Read more »
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Burundi: Coup Leader On the Run As Nkurunziza Returns to Bujumbura
RFI, 15 May 2015
The leader of the failed military coup in Burundi was on the run on Friday morning after three of his fellow plotters were arrested. President Pierre Nkurunziza had returned to the… Read more »
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Burundi: Three Generals Detained After Failed Coup
DW, 15 May 2015
Loyalist troops in Burundi have arrested at least three generals over their role in a failed coup. Authorities say Major General Godefroid Niyombare, who led the attempted putsch,… Read more »
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Burundi: Crisis Triggers Regional Refugee Influx
DW, 15 May 2015
The failed coup attempt in Burundi has done little to calm fears of a new civil war. UNHCR says more than 100,000 people have now fled the country as a result of political turmoil. Read more »
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Burundi: I Hope They Won't Kill Us - Coup General
Al Jazeera, 15 May 2015
Loyalist troops in Burundi have arrested at least three leaders of a failed coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza, a presidential spokesman said. Read more »