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Tag: National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy

Tag Archives: National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy

20Jul/15

Experts warn Burundi’s controversial presidential election could reignite civil war

July 20, 2015PoliticsBelgium, Burundi, Burundian Civil War, Burundian presidential election, Countries, Decades, Ethiopia, Geography of Africa, GITEGA, Hutu, Hutu people, In Burundi, Nairobi, National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy, National Forces of Liberation, Paul Kagame, Pierre Nkurunziza, Rwanda, Tutsis, United States, Yolande Bouka, Zimbabwesmbale

A day before Burundi is due to hold controversial presidential elections, analysts warn the East African country risks sliding into violence, sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to run for a third term, which opponents say violates the constitution.

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24May/15

Burundi opposition figure shot dead in capital – activist

May 24, 2015PoliticsAfrica, bodyguard, Bujumbura, Burundi, Burundian unrest, Countries, Culture, Decades, Geography of Africa, Hutu people, Manyetifi, National Council for the Defense of Democracy–Forces for the Defense of Democracy, Ngagara, Peter, Pierre Nkurunziza, Political geography, Politics, president, Rebels, Union for Peace and Democracy, UPD, Vebeon, War/Conflict, Zedi, Zedi Feruzismbale

Burundi’s opposition figure and his bodyguard have been shot dead by gunmen, adding to tensions after a month of protests against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term.

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