Thousands Of Burundians Flee Ahead Of Tension-Struck Polls Amid Fears Of Civil War Eruption

At least 10,000 refugees from Burundi fled the country during the weekend before the borders were closed for the elections in the country. Among those that have fled are the Deputy vice President and some members of the country’s electoral body. On Monday 29th June the Burundians voted to elect 15 councilors and 100 members...