2015 in Burundi

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This article lists events from the year 2015 in the Republic of Burundi .

Incumbents

• 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

April

• 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

• 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

1. "Burundi police battle anti-Pierre Nkurunziza protesters". 27 April 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
2. "Burundi policemen killed in grenade attack". 2 May 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
3. "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.

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