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Burundi: Polls Open in One-Man Presidential Election
RFI, 28 June 2010
Some 3.5 million Burundians go to the polls Monday to elect their president for the next five years, casting their ballots in favour or against the ruling CNDD-FDD candidate Pierre… Read more »
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Burundi: East Africa Threatens Sanctions If Election Turns Violent
Nation, 26 June 2010
East African leaders have threatened to impose sanctions on Burundi if the country's elections set for Monday occasion violence. Read more »
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Burundi: Opposition Extends Boycott to Legislature Poll
UNIRIN, 25 June 2010
Having pulled out of presidential elections scheduled for 28 June - leaving President Pierre Nkurunziza as the only candidate - an alliance of opposition parties in Burundi have… Read more »
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Burundi: UN Human Rights Expert Warns of Violations Ahead of Burundian Polls
UN News, 25 June 2010
As the people of the small African nation of Burundi get set to cast their votes in Monday's presidential election, an independent United Nations expert today warned of potential… Read more »
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Burundi: Grenade Attacks Mar Run-Up to Election
RFI, 20 June 2010
21 persons were injured in a series of grenade blasts on Friday and Saturday in the town of Kayanza in northern Burundi, reports say. Read more »
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Burundi: Opposition Alleges Election Fraud
IPS, 2 June 2010
The first in a series of elections has brought simmering discontent with Burundi's electoral commission to the boil. Read more »
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Burundi: Five Candidates Pull Out of Presidential Race
RFI, 1 June 2010
Five of the main challengers to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza have pulled out of this month's presidential elections. The five politicians had already claimed local… Read more »
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Burundi: Govt's Opposition Demand Re-Election
Monitor, 27 May 2010
Burundi's major opposition parties have demanded a re-vote of this week's local-level elections, that have so far given an unprecedented landslide victory to the ruling party. Read more »
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Burundi: Voters Turn Out in Large Numbers
Nation, 24 May 2010
The first rounds of Burundi's elections began today, with high voter turnout expected. Read more »
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Burundi: Government Cancels Work Permit of Human Rights Watch Researcher
HRW, 19 May 2010
Human Rights Watch today expressed disappointment at the Burundian government's decision to withdraw the work authorization of Neela Ghoshal, Human Rights Watch's researcher in… Read more »
Region Threatens Sanctions in Burundi Election
East African leaders have threatened to impose sanctions on Burundi if the country's elections are marred by violence.InFocus
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Tensions rise as Burundi elections approaches after years of civil conflict, there is growing concern about worsening security and limits to political freedom. Read more »
