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Burundi Still Under 'Wave Of Repression': Amnesty

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye took power in June 2020 (Credit: AFP)

Burundi's President President Evariste Ndayishimiye continues to rule with an unrelenting "wave of repression" despite hopes of change when he took office four years ago, Amnesty International said Wednesday.

Human rights defenders, journalists and members of the opposition are still subject to intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention and unfair prosecution, Amnesty said in a new report.

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