Burundi on Edge Over Leader’s Election Bid as Thousands Flee
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Tension is building in Burundi as President Pierre Nkurunziza plans to seek a third term in elections, with thousands of people fleeing the East African nation fearing violence.
Protests erupted in the capital, Bujumbura, on April 26, the day after the ruling party nominated Nkurunziza as its candidate for June elections. At least five civilians and two police officers have been killed and more than 250 others arrested during the demonstrations. Most shops and schools in the city remain closed, the United Nations said on Wednesday.