Burundian unrest
Burundi rejects African Union peacekeepers as 'invasion force'
Burundi's government said on Dec. 20 it would not agree to the deployment of African Union (AU) peacekeepers, warning that they would be seen as "an invasion force."
The announcement came a day after the 54-member bloc said it would send a 5,000-strong forced to halt spiraling violence in the tiny central African country as fears grow it is rapidly sliding towards civil war.
Burundi opposition leader murdered, activists vow intensified protests
Thousands of Burundian activists mourned a murdered opposition leader at his funeral May 24, vowing to intensify their protests against a bid by the president of the central African nation to seek a third consecutive term.
Burundi elections may be delayed after coup bid: Presidency
Parliamentary and presidential elections due to take place in Burundi in May and June could be delayed in the wake of the coup attempt against President Pierre Nkurunziza, his office said May 17.
Burundi presidency says leader has returned after 'failed' coup attempt
Burundian leader Pierre Nkurunziza has returned to the country, his office said May 14, as a deputy coup leader said the attempt to overthrow the president had failed after fierce battles between rival army factions.
Civil war breaks out in Burundi, shots fired near state-owned TV station
Shots rang in Burundi, Africa, near the state-owned radio and TV station, according to Reuters.
The station’s building has been surrounded by soldiers, while some attempted to enter.
Clashes erupt after Burundi coup attempt
Heavy fighting between rival Burundian troops erupted in the capital on May 14, the day after a top general launched a coup to oust the central African nation's President Pierre Nkurunziza.
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