Burundi says open to delaying elections, more protests loom

Bujumbura, Sunday. The Burundian government said it was open to a request by East African leaders Sunday to delay upcoming elections in the face of violent protests sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term.

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Habari Zinazoendana

9 years ago

TheCitizen

08 Oct

IGP warns youth as elections loom

Inspector general of police (IGP), Ernest Mangu warned young voters that force will be used against any crowds around polling stations in Election Day.

 

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ccm cry foul play as elections loom

The ruling CCM in Mwanza today called on the police to intervene and arrest a group of supporters of the opposition Chadema whom they accused of threatening and attacking their supporters during campaign rallies.

 

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BBC

Israel protests 'reveal open wound'

Israel's president says Ethiopian Israelis' protests against alleged discrimination "revealed an open and raw wound" at the heart of Israeli society.

 

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BBC

Two killed in Burundi protests

Two people are killed in renewed protests in Burundi against President Pierre Nkurunziza's re-election bid, a BBC reporter at scene says.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi hit by fresh protests

Burundi is hit by a new wave of protests as opposition to President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term spreads beyond the capital.

 

10 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: The men behind Burundi protests

Hundreds of protesters have returned to the streets of the capital of Burundi, Bujumbura.

 

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BBC

Burundi protests shake economy

Countries in East Africa fear regional economic growth will be undermined by instability in Burundi, amid fears street protests signal a crisis for the country

 

10 years ago

BBC

Burundi links protests to 'terror'

Burundi's government accuses opposition groups campaigning against President Nkurunziza's re-election bid of being linked to "terrorists".

 

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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.

 

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