UN ‘extremely concerned’ as Burundi’s president appoints suspected rights abusers
By DW
26 September 2020 |
3:11 pm
A human rights report voiced disappointment at Burundi's new leader, who took power in June. The report cites political appointees accused of human rights abuses and lawlessness among Evariste Ndayishimiye's supporters.
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