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Burundi: Protests Against President Continue After Deaths

HeadlineApr 29, 2015

The United Nations and African Union are sending envoys to the Central African nation of Burundi amid the largest mass protests since the end a civil war in 2005. Protests erupted Sunday over President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term. At least six people have been killed as police fire tear gas, water cannon and live rounds at protesters.

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