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Burundi: Court Rules in Favour of President's Third Term
RFI, 5 May 2015
Burundi's constitutional court on Tuesday ruled that President Pierre Nkurunziza could run for a controversial third term in office. The judgement, signed by six out of seven… Read more »
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Burundi: Top Judge Flees Burundi As Death Toll Rises
DW, 5 May 2015
The vice-president of Burundi's constitutional court, which was due to decide on the legality of President Pierre Nkurunziza nomination for a third term, has fled the country.… Read more »
Burundi Court Rules in Favour of President
The judgement follows days of deadly protests in the capital Bujumbura and after the constitutional court's vice-president fled the country. It also came after one of the judges fled the country, saying the court faced intimidation.
InFocus
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Politicians and local leaders are amongst thousands who have fled the country as protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza's third-term bid enter a second week. Read more »
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The government has vowed a major crackdown against the political protests, accusing opposition and civil society groups of propping up a "terrorist enterprise". Read more »
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This comes a day after bans and broadcasting restrictions were imposed on three radio stations. Read more »
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Hundreds of people including leading rights activist Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa, have been arrested as demonstrations continue against President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for ... Read more »
