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US To Place Sanctions On Burundi Officials Over Violence

Concerned by the rapidly escalating violence in Burundi, the United States says it will place sanctions on four current and former officials in the African … Continue reading US To Place Sanctions On Burundi Officials Over Violence


US To Place Sanctions On Officials Over Burundi ViolenceConcerned by the rapidly escalating violence in Burundi, the United States says it will place sanctions on four current and former officials in the African country.

They include the Minister of Public Security, Alain Bunyoni and the Deputy Director of the National Police, Godefroid Bizimana.

The other two are former Intelligence Chief, Godefroid Niymombare and former Defence Minister, Cyrille Ndayirukiye.

The four will face an asset freeze and visa restrictions.

The US says President Pierre Nkurunziza’s pursuit of a third term has “precipitated” violence which has left at least 240 dead since April.

The violence increased in recent weeks, with bodies found on the streets on a daily basis.