Military Coup in Burundi as Army General Overthrows President Pierre

Following weeks of violent protests against the
president’s bid to stand for a third term – a top
Burundian general on Wednesday announced that
he has overthrown the administration of President
Pierre Nkurunziza who travelled to Tanzania for
EAC Summit. The radio broadcast by General
Godefroid Niyombare – came hours after
President Nkurunziza arrived in neighbouring
Tanzania for talks to end the crisis. However, it is
not clear how much support he and the other
officers have – as President Nkurunziza’s aides
have dismissed the coup claims as “a joke”.
Police fired tear gas and live ammunition on
protesters in the capital, Bujumbura, on
Wednesday.
The unrest began on 26 April and has led to the
deaths of more than 20 people.

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