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Burundi to Announce Presidential Poll Result Today
Burundi's electoral commission will announce today the winner of a presidential poll marred by violence and a boycott by the opposition, with President Pierre Nkurunziza widely expected to win a new term in office.
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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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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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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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UN Envoy Quits Role as Mediator in Burundi Crisis Talks
The UN special envoy to the Great Lakes region has quit his role facilitating talks between rival factions in Burundi's political crisis but is staying on in his broader regional position, a UN official said today.
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Burundi Opposition Reject Election Delay Proposal
Burundi's opposition has rejected proposals for a new election timetable after weeks of protests at President Pierre Nkurunziza's third-term bid, saying conditions for holding fair polls were not met.
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Burundi to Announce Presidential Poll Result Today
Burundi's electoral commission will announce today the winner of a presidential poll marred by violence and a boycott by the opposition, with President Pierre Nkurunziza widely expected to win a new term in office.
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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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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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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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UN Envoy Quits Role as Mediator in Burundi Crisis Talks
The UN special envoy to the Great Lakes region has quit his role facilitating talks between rival factions in Burundi's political crisis but is staying on in his broader regional position, a UN official said today.
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Burundi Opposition Reject Election Delay Proposal
Burundi's opposition has rejected proposals for a new election timetable after weeks of protests at President Pierre Nkurunziza's third-term bid, saying conditions for holding fair polls were not met.
