77 civilians killed in Burundi unrest, says rights activist

BUJUMBURA, Burundi — At least 77 civilians have been killed in clashes with Burundi's security forces since the start of anti-government protests in April, a rights activist said Friday.
Another 1,000 people have been arrested and dozens of prisoners tortured, Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, head of the Association for the Protection of Human Rights and Detained Persons, told The Associated Press.
Mbonimpa said his group has representatives across the nation that have been tallying the death toll as...

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BBC

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Aljazeera.Com

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Escaping Burundi's unrest

Aljazeera.com
Escaping Burundi's unrest
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World Health Organization warns a humanitarian crisis is unfolding as tens of thousands escape the unrest in Burundi. Inside Story | 23 May 2015 04:42 GMT | Humanitarian crises, Africa, Burundi, Refugees. All Social. The World Health Organization warns a ...
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Press

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Reuters

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Fearful and desperate, refugees flee Burundi unrest

Reuters
Fearful and desperate, refugees flee Burundi unrest
Reuters
KAGUNGA, Tanzania They are coming in their thousands, a steady stream of men, women and children bearing what few possessions they can carry as they flee their native Burundi and the pro-government militias they fear are bent on death and destruction.
37474 Burundi refugees cross into TanzaniaIPPmedia

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Sabahi Online

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Tanzania human rights watchdog calls for end to threats against journalist, activist

The Guardian
Tanzania human rights watchdog calls for end to threats against journalist, activist
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IPPmedia

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Women's rights activist wins 2014 Martin Luther King Justice Award
IPPmedia
Winner of the 2014 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award, Jane Magigita, said the struggle for women's rights and economic empowerment calls for leadership and active participation of men. She was speaking mid this week in Dar es Salaam ...

 

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