Friday 8 May 2015

The latest news from Burundi

The latest news about the demonstrations in Burundi is available in French here, and in English here.

Concerns about the situation in the country have been raised by the international community, including from African civil society, the African Union, European Union and its members, and the US.  Rwanda and the East African community are also exerting pressure (verbal at the moment), which may be the most significant influence given the close political and economic ties that exist in the region.

The Burundian army is reportedly and thankfully remaining neutral in the disturbances, so far acting to prevent violence and lynchings (again, reportedly)

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