Burundi Votes Despite Boycott, Violence

Voters in Burundi cast ballots in parliament and communal elections Monday following a night of gunfire in the capital and weeks of violent political protests.  The government says it is pressing on despite international concerns about the credibility of the vote.   Voting in Burundi takes place against a backdrop of political turmoil surrounding President Pierre Nkurunziza’s plans to run for a third term in office, a move opponents say violates the law.   The opposition...

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