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Burundi Election Campaigns Begin Amid Fear, Harassment

"Violence and repression have been the hallmark of politics in Burundi since 2015, and as elections approach and the Covid-19 pandemic unfolds, tensions are rising," said Lewis Mudge, Central Africa director at Human Rights Watch.

Burundi: Elections - What's At Stake and What to Expect

The Conversation Africa, 30 April 2020

On 20 May 2020, Burundians head to the polls to elect a new president. Incumbent Pierre Nkurunziza has promised to step aside after 15 years in office. The ruling party has… Read more »

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Supporters of the ruling party, the National Council for Defence of Democracy – Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD).

Burundi: Elections Campaign Afoot

Cameroon Tribune, 28 April 2020

For 21 days, candidates for the municipal, legislative and presidential elections will crisscross the enter nation to woo voters. Read more »
Burundi: Govt Moves Ahead With May Election Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

VOA, 29 April 2020

The race to become Burundi's next president is officially underway as authorities proclaim God will protect citizens from the novel coronavirus, which has already infected 15… Read more »
Burundi: Election Campaigns Begin Amid Clampdown

HRW, 27 April 2020

Burundi authorities and ruling party members have used fear and repression against the political opposition and the last remaining independent organizations and media ahead of… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Launches Election Campaigns in Shadow of COVID-19

RFI, 27 April 2020

Election campaigning is underway in Burundi, beginning the process to choose a new president, parliamentarians and local officials. The elections are set to find a replacement for… Read more »
Burundi: Election Campaigns Kick-off Amid COVID-19, Harassment and Tension

AI London, 27 April 2020

Political campaigning ahead of the 20 May presidential elections officially kicks off in Burundi today against a backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and continued intimidation of… Read more »
Burundi: Opposition Remain Fragmented As Campaigns Start

East African, 25 April 2020

The campaigns for next month's general elections in Burundi are official set to begin this Monday. Read more »
Burundi: Court Sentences Iwacu Journalists to 2.5 Years in Prison

CPJ, 30 January 2020

Burundi authorities should not contest the appeal of four journalists from Iwacu convicted today and should stop filing state security charges against reporters, the Committee to… Read more »
Burundi: General Election in Burundi This Month Still On

East African, 18 April 2020

There has been no indication so far that Burundi will cancel or delay election campaigns or the general election scheduled for later this month. Read more »
Tanzania: Pinda to Lead Burundi Election Observation Team

Daily News, 16 April 2020

FORMER Tanzanian Prime Minister, Mr Mizengo Pinda, is expected to lead the East African Community (EAC), elections observation mission to Burundi as the nation heads to the polls… Read more »
Burundi: Media Freedom At Stake Ahead of Presidential Elections

IFJ, 16 April 2020

On 9 april, a journalist at independent radio station Isanganiro and his driver were abused by the members of the youth wing of the ruling party before deflating the tires of their… Read more »

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As Burundi Polls Near, UN Warns of 'Deplorable' Violations

The presidential, parliamentary and municipal elections will be held on May 20, but UN investigators say the increasing repression of political opponents, economic and social ... Read more »
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Former Tanzania PM to Lead Burundi Election Observers

Former Tanzanian Prime Minister, Mizengo Pinda, is expected to lead the East African Community (EAC), elections observation mission to Burundi as the nation heads to the polls on ... Read more »
- Burundi: General Election in Burundi This Month Still On
- Tanzania: Pinda to Lead Burundi Election Observation Team

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Burundi Election Campaigns Begin Amid Fear, Harassment

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As Burundi Polls Near, UN Warns of 'Deplorable' Violations

Former Tanzania PM to Lead Burundi Election Observers

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