Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Burundi General killed with wife during school run

Athanase Kararuza was a security adviser to Burundi’s vice-president. his daughter attended a school in Bujumbara.See more photos after the cut...

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The Gunmen took on General Athanase Kararuza’s car, killing him and his wife at the spot. Their daughter survived and was rushed to the hospital as she sustained injuries.

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More than 400 people have been killed  since President Pierre Nkurunziza said he would run for a third term last April and a string of high-ranking army officials have been targeted during the conflict. Security forces have also been accused by Amnesty Officials of killing opponents and dumping them in mass graves.

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After the attack, the International Criminal court announced that it will start a preliminary investigation into the violence in Burundi.

May they rest in peace.

From: BBC News

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