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In America's Democratic Showcase, The World Sees A Model Of What Not To Do
In the seaside cafes of Beirut, the whole thing looks "like a bad joke." To persecuted journalists in Burundi, it amounts to "a total loss of dignity." The government-scripted press of Beijing diagnoses "an empire moving downhill." And the spin doctors of the Kremlin see cause for pure and unambiguous delight.
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Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza Wins Third Term: Election Commission
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a controversial third consecutive term in office, the election commission announced today.
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Trouble Ahead for Burundi as President Set for Hollow Victory
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza is set to win a controversial third term in office, but analysts say his victory will be hollow, with the country divided, isolated and facing aid cuts.
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Burundi Opposition Leader Calls for Unity Government to Avert Conflict
Burundi's leading opposition politician called on President Pierre Nkurunziza to hold talks with rivals and form a national unity government after a disputed election, saying it could help avert a new conflict in the poor African nation.
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Explosions and Gunfire as Burundi Polls Open: Sources
Gunfire and explosions were heard today in Burundi's capital Bujumbura shortly before polls opened in controversial elections with the president seeking re-election for a third consecutive term, witnesses said.
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Explosions, Gunfire Rock Burundi Capital Hours Before Presidential Vote
Explosions and gunfire were heard late Monday in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, hours before polls were due to open in a divisive presidential election, in which Pierre Nkurunziza's is seeking a controversial third term.
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Burundi Election Was Not Free, Fair or Credible, Says UN
Burundi's parliamentary election was not free, fair, transparent or credible and violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms were committed, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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Grenade Attacks Disrupt Start of Burundi's Controversial Polls
Assailants attacked numerous polling stations in Burundi overnight, disrupting the start of voting in controversial polls that follow two months of unrest over the president's bid for a third term.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Appeals for Secure Burundi Elections
On the eve of highly-charged elections, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the government of Burundi to ensure that voting takes place in a secure environment.
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Burundi 'Ready' for Controversial Vote Despite Unrest
Burundi's national electoral commission dismissed weeks of violence today and said all was ready a day ahead of key polls in the central African nation that the UN warns should be postponed.
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Burundi to Press Ahead With Elections Despite Opposition Boycott
Burundi's ambassador to the United Nations said Friday that elections will go ahead as planned next week, despite the opposition vowing to boycott the polls and the US withdrawing its assistance.
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US Suspends Burundi Electoral Assistance
The United States said Friday it was suspending assistance for Burundi's elections because of the leader of the African nation's "continued efforts to violate" a peace accord.
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Burundi Crisis Escalates as Opposition Boycotts Elections
Opposition parties will boycott Burundi's elections in protest at the president's bid for a third term and on concerns that voting will not be fair, party officials said, escalating the nation's worst political crisis since a civil war ended in 2005.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Calls for Postponement of Elections in Burundi
Elections in Burundi should be postponed, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said today, after opposition parties announced they were boycotting the upcoming polls.
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Burundi Vice President Flees After Opposing President's Third Term
One of Burundi's vice presidents has fled to Belgium, saying he had been threatened after denouncing President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term in office, an allegation denied by the government.
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In America's Democratic Showcase, The World Sees A Model Of What Not To Do
In the seaside cafes of Beirut, the whole thing looks "like a bad joke." To persecuted journalists in Burundi, it amounts to "a total loss of dignity." The government-scripted press of Beijing diagnoses "an empire moving downhill." And the spin doctors of the Kremlin see cause for pure and unambiguous delight.
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Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza Wins Third Term: Election Commission
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has won a controversial third consecutive term in office, the election commission announced today.
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Trouble Ahead for Burundi as President Set for Hollow Victory
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza is set to win a controversial third term in office, but analysts say his victory will be hollow, with the country divided, isolated and facing aid cuts.
-
Burundi Opposition Leader Calls for Unity Government to Avert Conflict
Burundi's leading opposition politician called on President Pierre Nkurunziza to hold talks with rivals and form a national unity government after a disputed election, saying it could help avert a new conflict in the poor African nation.
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Explosions and Gunfire as Burundi Polls Open: Sources
Gunfire and explosions were heard today in Burundi's capital Bujumbura shortly before polls opened in controversial elections with the president seeking re-election for a third consecutive term, witnesses said.
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Explosions, Gunfire Rock Burundi Capital Hours Before Presidential Vote
Explosions and gunfire were heard late Monday in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, hours before polls were due to open in a divisive presidential election, in which Pierre Nkurunziza's is seeking a controversial third term.
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Burundi Election Was Not Free, Fair or Credible, Says UN
Burundi's parliamentary election was not free, fair, transparent or credible and violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms were committed, the United Nations said on Thursday.
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Grenade Attacks Disrupt Start of Burundi's Controversial Polls
Assailants attacked numerous polling stations in Burundi overnight, disrupting the start of voting in controversial polls that follow two months of unrest over the president's bid for a third term.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-moon Appeals for Secure Burundi Elections
On the eve of highly-charged elections, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged the government of Burundi to ensure that voting takes place in a secure environment.
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Burundi 'Ready' for Controversial Vote Despite Unrest
Burundi's national electoral commission dismissed weeks of violence today and said all was ready a day ahead of key polls in the central African nation that the UN warns should be postponed.
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Burundi to Press Ahead With Elections Despite Opposition Boycott
Burundi's ambassador to the United Nations said Friday that elections will go ahead as planned next week, despite the opposition vowing to boycott the polls and the US withdrawing its assistance.
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US Suspends Burundi Electoral Assistance
The United States said Friday it was suspending assistance for Burundi's elections because of the leader of the African nation's "continued efforts to violate" a peace accord.
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Burundi Crisis Escalates as Opposition Boycotts Elections
Opposition parties will boycott Burundi's elections in protest at the president's bid for a third term and on concerns that voting will not be fair, party officials said, escalating the nation's worst political crisis since a civil war ended in 2005.
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UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Calls for Postponement of Elections in Burundi
Elections in Burundi should be postponed, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said today, after opposition parties announced they were boycotting the upcoming polls.
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Burundi Vice President Flees After Opposing President's Third Term
One of Burundi's vice presidents has fled to Belgium, saying he had been threatened after denouncing President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term in office, an allegation denied by the government.
