Burundi bleak as bodies line streets of the capital

Dawn in Bujumbura, and bodies line the streets. President Pierre Nkurunziza succeeded in his return to power, but the violence that accompanied his controversial election has not stopped.

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Habari Zinazoendana

9 years ago

BBC

12 Dec

'At least 21' bodies found in Burundi

At least 21 bodies are found on the streets of Burundi's capital amid continuing unrest over the president's decision to serve a third term.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi investigates bodies in lake

Burundi sets up an investigation after a number of dead bodies wrapped in plastic were found floating in a lake on its border with Rwanda.

 

9 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Dead bodies and beatings in Burundi

Alistair Leithead reports from Burundi, which the UN warns is at risk of returning to civil war.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi president returns to capital

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza returns to the capital Bujumbura following a failed coup attempt, and is expected to address the nation.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

05 Oct

At least eight people shot dead in Burundi capital

At least eight people have died in shootings in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, an administrator has said, the latest in a series of attacks to hit the city since a disputed presidential election.

 

10 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Protests resume in Burundi capital

Burundi's president sacks three cabinet ministers, as protests resumed in the capital after last week's failed coup.

 

10 years ago

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VIDEO: Fierce fighting in Burundi's capital

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza is said to have returned to the country, following an attempted coup.

 

10 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Burundi president returns to capital

Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza returns to the capital Bujumbura, following Wednesday's failed coup attempt.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

09 Sep

Opposition leader shot dead in Burundi’s capital

Burundi’s opposition leader Patrice Gahungu was shot dead on Monday night as he was heading home at Gasenyi in the capital Bujumbura, his family told Xinhua Tuesday.

 

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