Burundi assassination disrupts post-poll climate
Nshirimana's death strikes at the heart of power in Burundi, exposing the vulnerability of the ruling clique
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- Nshirimana's place
- Monopoly on violence?
- Rumour and mistrust
- Army splits?
- Opposition?
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_350.jpg "Policemen clash with demonstrators protesting against Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza and his bid for a third term (Reuters/Goran Tomasevic)")