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38 killed, 69 seriously injured in Burundi prison fire
Dec 07, 2021 13:52A massive fire ripped through an overcrowded prison in Burundi before dawn on Tuesday, killing dozens of inmates and seriously injuring many more, the country's vice president said.
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Burundians vote in referendum on letting president rule until 2034
May 18, 2018 00:14Burundians voted Thursday in a referendum on constitutional reforms that, if passed, will shore up the power of President Pierre Nkurunziza and enable him to rule until 2034.
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Armed men kill 26 ahead of referendum in Burundi
May 12, 2018 09:18At least 26 people have been killed in an attack by gunmen in a village in northwestern Burundi, says an official, days ahead of a constitutional referendum which could enable President Pierre Nkurunziza to stay in power for 16 more years.
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ICC launches probe into Burundi crimes despite exit
Nov 10, 2017 02:52The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague has decided to launch an investigation into atrocities committed in Burundi, despite the country’s pullout from the international body last month.
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Burundi becomes first country to leave Intl. Criminal Court
Oct 27, 2017 07:26Burundi is becoming the first country to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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About 30 Burundian refugees die in clashes with Congo security forces
Sep 16, 2017 13:06At least 30 Burundian refugees have been killed in clashes with Congolese security forces over plans to send some of them home, a Reuters witness and local activists said on Saturday.
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UN report calls for probe into widespread human rights abuses in Burundi
Sep 04, 2017 13:46A United Nations commission of inquiry has issued a report on the rights situation in Burundi, accusing government forces and loyalists of committing crimes against humanity in the Central African country.
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Three killed, 27 injured in grenade attacks in Burundi capital
Aug 18, 2017 13:53Grenade attacks on two cafes killed at least three people and wounded 27 others in the Burundian capital of Bujumbura, police and hospital sources said on Friday.
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Grenade attack kills 8, wounds 50 in northern Burundi
Jul 10, 2017 15:41A grenade attack killed eight people and wounded 50 others in a village in Burundi's northern Kayanza province late on Sunday, police said.
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UN details horrible torture, killing of opponents in Burundi
Jun 15, 2017 13:15The United Nations says the government of the African country of Burundi is condoning the torture and killing of its opponents security forces and government-allied militia.