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The New 'Extraordinary Threat' to US National Security Is A Landlocked Country in Africa
After months of political unrest, President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency and imposed sanctions on several top officials from both sides of the crisis Burundi.
Violence Spreads in Burundi as Rwanda Warns of Genocide Risks
Just days after the high profile killing of the son of a prominent Burundian human rights activist, Rawanda's President Paul Kagame urged Burundi to avoid reverting to the ethnic violence that engulfed both countries in the 1990s.
Burundi’s President Tells His Citizens to Give Up Their Guns — Or Else
Pierre Nkurnziza said civilians will be arrested and charged under the country’s anti-terrorism law if they don’t hand over their weapons by Saturday.
Burundi TV Cameraman Shot and Killed in Latest Violence in Bujumbura
Tensions have been high in Bujumbura since President Pierre Nkurunziza's disputed reelection in July, with frequent clashes between security forces and residents in anti-Nkurunziza strongholds.
Thousands of Burundi Refugees to Move Out of Overcrowded Camp in Tanzania Amid Crisis
With the second-largest refugee camp in Africa at a breaking point, the UNHCR has worked with the Tanzanian government to reopen three camps to accommodate a recent surge in refugees.
Burundi Crackdown Continues as Security Officials Arrest 100 Young Men
Security forces apprehended the men out of concern the youths were planning to join a rebel movement — indicating mounting internal fears of possible insurrection and opposition threats.
It’s Been Two Months Since Burundi’s Election and People Keep Getting Assassinated
A string of high-profile homicides has followed the months of unrest that led up to President Pierre Nkurunziza winning a controversial third term in office.
On The Line: Danny Gold Discusses Burundi’s Controversial Presidential Elections
VICE News correspondent Danny Gold joined On The Line to discuss Burundi’s controversial presidential election.
Election Results and Post-Poll Violence: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 8)
Though the presidential elections in Burundi have concluded, political violence surrounding the controversial vote has not simmered.
Burundi's President Wins Third Term Amid Anger Over His Legitimacy
President Pierre Nkurunziza has received 69 percent of the vote in Burundi's contentious ballot, while opposition supporters in Bujumbura told VICE News that they didn't respect the election.
Violence and Protests on Polling Day: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 7)
On the day of the controversial presidential elections, VICE News visits polling stations across Burundi's capital, and witnesses Nyakabiga's last act of protest before the polls closed for the day.
Rally of the Ruling Party: Burundi on the Brink (Dispatch 6)
In the latest dispatch, VICE News attended a CNDD-FDD rally in Cibitoke Province, and spoke with a former high-ranking official of Burundi’s ruling party, now living in exile in Rwanda.