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Burundi: Former Army Chief Bikomagu Shot Dead
Al Jazeera, 15 August 2015
Unidentified attackers have shot and killed Burundi's former army chief of staff in the second high-profile killing this month, amid chaos linked to the disputed re-election of… Read more »
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Burundi: UN Human Rights Office Warns Crisis 'Spiralling Out of Control'
UN News, 14 August 2015
The situation in Burundi continues to deteriorate amid ongoing killings, arrests and detentions in the latest post-election turmoil to afflict the country, the United Nations human… Read more »
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Burundi: Bujumbura Now Scene of Random Attacks
East African, 8 August 2015
After the disputed presidential election in Burundi, that was widely criticised by the international community, violence has been rising in Bujumbura, particularly at night. Read more »
'Another Black Weekend in Burundi'
The country's former army chief of staff has been shot dead in the second high-profile killing in August, amid chaos linked to the disputed re-election of President Pierre Nkurunziza.
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The killing of top general Adolphe Nshimirimana, and the attempted murder of human rights activist Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa have been seen as a dangerous escalation in the conflict ... Read more »
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At least five Burundi radio stations have been attacked and journalists targeted since President Pierre Nkurunziza announced that he would run for a third term, and subsequently ... Read more »
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The army general, who was a close ally of President Pierre Nkurunziza, was killed in Bujumbura. Read more »
Opposition protesters took the streets after the president declared that he would stand for a third term (file photo).
