Burundi’s Opposition to Boycott Presidential Poll

Burundi’s opposition FRODEBU Nyakuri party said it will not take part in the country’s July 21 presidential election.  A decree signed by President Pierre Nkurunziza moved the election from July 15 to 21 at the request of East African Community (EAC) leaders. But FRODEBU Vice President Frederic Bamvuginyumvira said one week is not enough to repatriate tens of thousands of refugees who have fled the country, re-instate independent media, and allow exiled politicians...

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