This article lists events from the year 2015 in the Republic of Burundi.
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Incumbents
edit- President: Pierre Nkurunziza
- First Vice President - Prosper Bazombanza (until August 20); Gaston Sindimwo (from August 20)
- Second Vice President - Gervais Rufyikiri (until August 20); Joseph Butore (from August 20)
Events
editApril
edit- April 26 - The start of the 2015 Burundian unrest. Two protestors die.[1]
- April 27 - 2015 Burundian unrest
- More opposition activists protest on the second day for a protest against a proposal for President Pierre Nkurunziza to run a third term in office.[1]
May
edit- May 2 - A grenade attack on the capital, Bujumbura, kills two policeman and one civilian and injures three others.[2]
- May 8 - 2015 Burundian unrest
- Protests increase when President Nkurunziza officially registers to run for a third term in office.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Burundi police battle anti-Pierre Nkurunziza protesters". 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ "Burundi policemen killed in grenade attack". 2 May 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ "UPDATE 4-Burundi president registers to run for third term as clashes erupt". 8 May 2015. Archived from the original on 20 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
Links
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