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Uganda rules out sending troops to Burundi
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid to run for a third term has triggered street protests.
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Burundi president appeals for ethnic harmony
Nkurunziza said the risk of the country descending once again into genocide or civil war was too great.
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Burundi’s local and parliamentary elections suspended
The president’s decision to postpone elections follows a call for delays by Kenya and South Africa.
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Cross-border cholera hits as Burundians flee to Tanzania
It is estimated over 70,000 Burundians fled to Tanzania following violence from a failed coup bid.
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Fearful and desperate, refugees flee Burundi unrest
The UN Refugee Agency says over 110,000 people are now fleeing Burundi as they fear for their lives.
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Kenyan president asks Nkurunziza to postpone poll
Regional leaders want the election date changed from 26 June to create a conducive environment.
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Burundi: Generals behind coup bid arrested by armed forces
The top generals behind an attempted coup in Burundi have been arrested after surrendering to forces loyal to President Pierre Nkurunziza.
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Burundi president warns of Islamist threat
Pierre Nkurunziza he was monitoring a threat posed by Islamist militants from Somalia.
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Burundi's president urges end to protest
Burundi president Pierre Nkurunziza says he’s in charge and pressing ahead with elections next month.
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Burundi turmoil: Nkurunziza loyalists open fire on protesters
It’s not yet clear if anyone has been killed or hurt.
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The Burundi power struggle
The Burundi power struggle
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Burundi arrests army generals who led failed coup bid
President Pierre Nkurunziza has returned to Bujumbura after a coup mounted against him failed.
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President returns to Burundi after failed coup bid
The army chief declared that an attempted coup had failed.
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Burundi gripped by fear and confusion
People are too afraid to go out into streets where it’s still unclear who is in control as fighting continues.
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Streets of Burundi filled with sound of gunfire
There is no clarity on who is in control as two factions of the army fight each other on the streets.
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Burundi: Gunfire continues amid calls for calm
Soldiers in Bujumbura seek to wrest control from loyalists to ousted President Pierre Nkurunziza.
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Calls for calm in Burundi
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has called on all parties in Burundi to exercise calm.
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Burundi protests: Soldiers surround state broadcaster
Police fired shots and teargas to disperse anti-government protesters gathered in Bujumbura.
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Belgium suspends aid to Burundi after pre-election unrest
Belgium had pledged $4.5 million to assist with the organisation of the forthcoming elections.
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‘Burundi can’t host elections amid current conditions’
The African Union says the environment is not conducive for an election.
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Burundi president says third term will be last
Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to run for a third term has sparked protests in the past week.