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Opposition gives Burundi's Nkurunziza ultimatum to resign
by Joseph Earnest August 21, 2015
Newscast Media BUJUMBURA—So far there has been no stopping Pierra Nkurunziza. He has now begun his third term as president of Burundi, despite protests from international donors. Criticism from domestic opposition figures is also growing louder.
In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Leonard Nyangoma, the chairman of Burundi's opposition alliance said he believes Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza is acting out of fear.
"I think Nkurunziza is scared. If he was consistent, he would have sworn the oath on 26 August. The constitution says the mandate of a Burundian president lasts five years and that a president may be re-elected only once. Nkurunziza had already had two mandates. Seen purely mathematically, his second term in office ends on 26 August. This act is a return to his old ways. He is used to violating the constitution. This is preposterous."
When asked about his prediction of any future developments Nyangoma said, "Nkurunziza cannot act against the will of the people. The population organized around CNARED is ready to topple the dictatorship, should Nkurunziza continue to act illegally. We will do everything to remove him. What should one do with a dictatorship other than fight against it?"
The opposition alliance gave Nkurunziza untill August 26 to resign. If by then Nkurunziza agrees to negotiate his resignation, the opposition says it is ready for talks.
"For us, he remains president until 26 August. If he resigns before the end of his mandate, that would mean he has finally got the message. But if he continues to cling on to power, we would have the legitimization to fight him with all means. I call on all forces in Burundi, including the institutions of national security, to stand as one man to expel Nkurunziza," Chairman Nyangoma said in the interview. Add Comments>>
Source: Deutsche Welle
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