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Political and Humanitarian Crisis in Burundi

Summary

The European Parliament expresses grave concern over the political instability and human rights violations in Burundi following President Nkurunziza's bid for a third term. It calls for an immediate end to violence and the postponement of elections.
10 09.07.2015
Other
justice
government
human rights
public safety
international relations

Key points

  • The political crisis in Burundi was triggered by President Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term, which contradicts existing constitutional limits.
  • The President's candidacy is viewed as a violation of the national constitution and the peace agreements that ended the civil war.
  • Widespread violence and human rights abuses have been reported, particularly involving armed youth groups linked to the ruling party.
  • The recent election process has been criticized for lacking credibility due to media restrictions and political intimidation.
Documents (PDFs)
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