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April 29, 2015

Burundi: Protests Against President Continue After Deaths 
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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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