Burundi's FM Rejects Comparisons to Rwanda

Burundi’s foreign minister says it’s erroneous for people to conclude that the political and security challenges the East African country faces could lead to genocide similar to what Rwanda experienced in 1994. The international community has expressed concern about the escalating violence in Burundi. The African Union has warned that if not resolved, the violence could create instability in the country and affect the region. The United Nations has said the country could plunge into civil...

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