UN Chief Condemns Killing of Burundi Opposition Leader

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon has condemned the killing of a Burundian opposition leader, and is urging all parties to shun violence and work to resolve the country's political crisis. The secretary-general said Saturday's killing of UPD party leader Zedi Feruzi "threatened to entrench mistrust and trigger further violence" in Burundi. In a statement, Ban urged authorities to take steps to prevent political killings, and called for full participation in talks...

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