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Burundi: U.S. Sanctions Imposed on Officials, Coup Plotters
Al Jazeera, 23 November 2015
The United States has imposed sanctions against former and current senior Burundi government officials, which it says have contributed to the ongoing crisis in the country. Read more »
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Burundi: U.S. Sanctions Burundi Officials
News24Wire, 23 November 2015
The United States imposed sanctions on Monday on top government security and opposition officials in Burundi over the unrest in the African nation. Read more »
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Burundi: White House Announces Sanctions for Threatening Peace
White House, 23 November 2015
Today President Obama issued a new Executive Order imposing sanctions against persons who have contributed to the ongoing crisis in Burundi. This Executive Order provides the… Read more »
U.S. Sanctions 'Those Who Threaten Peace' in Burundi
The White House has imposed sanctions on top government security and opposition officials in Burundi over the unrest in the African nation. The Executive Order is inteneded to block assets of government supporters and oposition leaders "who have contributed to the ongoing crisis."
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The African Union says that international pressure on the government to embrace dialogue, increased military monitoring and targeted sanctions would suffice for the time being. Read more »
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The government is willing to start a dialogue with the opposition, the presidency has said after calls from the international community. Read more »
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President Barack Obama of the United States has called on Burundi's leaders to live up to their commitment to take part in an internationally-mediated dialogue outside of Burundi. ... Read more »
