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Burundi Votes Amid Violence, President Pierre Nkurunziza Expected to Win a Third Term
Burundians voted today amid gunfire and grenade blasts, with President Pierre Nkurunziza widely expected to win a third term despite international condemnation and thousands of people fleeing feared violence.
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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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Burundian President's Term Limit Unlikely on Agenda at East African Summit: Experts
East African leaders will meet in Tanzania tomorrow for a summit on the political crisis in Burundi, though experts said the other nations were unlikely to raise the key issue of presidential term limits.
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Burundi Protesters Defy Police Crackdown
Anti-government protesters in Burundi marched on the streets of the capital Bujumbura Friday, defying one of the heaviest pushes by police to end weeks of demonstrations.
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Burundi Capital Quiet After Night of Heavy Gunfire
The capital of Burundi was quiet but tense on Thursday after a night of heavy gunfire, particularly in the restive neighbourhood of Musaga, where residents spoke of running battles between stone-throwing youths and police.
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Burundi Votes Amid Violence, President Pierre Nkurunziza Expected to Win a Third Term
Burundians voted today amid gunfire and grenade blasts, with President Pierre Nkurunziza widely expected to win a third term despite international condemnation and thousands of people fleeing feared violence.
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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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Burundian President's Term Limit Unlikely on Agenda at East African Summit: Experts
East African leaders will meet in Tanzania tomorrow for a summit on the political crisis in Burundi, though experts said the other nations were unlikely to raise the key issue of presidential term limits.
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Burundi Protesters Defy Police Crackdown
Anti-government protesters in Burundi marched on the streets of the capital Bujumbura Friday, defying one of the heaviest pushes by police to end weeks of demonstrations.
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Burundi Capital Quiet After Night of Heavy Gunfire
The capital of Burundi was quiet but tense on Thursday after a night of heavy gunfire, particularly in the restive neighbourhood of Musaga, where residents spoke of running battles between stone-throwing youths and police.
