5,499,879 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
Opposition protesters claim to have captured four Interahamwe operatives during protests in Bujumbura. All were handed over to the police and/or military. |
5,499,883 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
Armed Imbonerakure youth reportedly attacked people in the streets on 5th, 6th and 7th avenues in the Kanyosha urban district of Bujumbura where protests started in the morning. |
5,499,888 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
In a third day of protests against a third term for President Nkurunziza, protesters and police clashed with stones and tear gas. Military forces intervened to restore calm at intervals. |
5,499,892 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
Protests continue regarding the third term announcement from President Nkurunziza. Demonstrators and police alike set up barricades and continue to clash with one another throughout Bujumbura and at least nine were seriously injured, including several who were shot by police. One military personnel was killed by friendly fire. Nearly 600 people were arrested throughout the week. |
5,499,897 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
Detainees from recent protests have reportedly been beaten in prison, causing minor injuries. |
5,499,901 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
A grenade attack at a police post in the center of Bujumbura wounded three to five policemen. |
5,499,906 |
-3.3597 |
29.3936 |
Burundi |
|
An attack on a police post by five people using two grenades and an automated weapon in the Kamenge district of Bujumbura killed three people including two police officers and injured around 12 others. |
5,499,909 |
-3.3772 |
29.358 |
Burundi |
|
Calm protests against a third term for President Nkurunziza were reported in Bujumbura. |
5,499,913 |
-3.7539 |
29.6683 |
Burundi |
|
Dozens of youths erected barricades around the center of Matana and demonstrated against a third term for President Nkurunziza. The police intervened to disperse them and at least one protester was injured by live ammunition. |
5,499,917 |
-2.5842 |
30.0972 |
Burundi |
|
The ruling party's youth wing continue to intimidate and harass civilians in the north, causing a total of more than 50,000 to flee to neighboring countries. New reports indicate the armed group paints red marks on homes of families to be targeted. |