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Burundi: What to Expect After the Coup Attempt

May 14, 2015 | 21:30 GMT

Burundi's Attempted Coup Offers Lessons
A Burundian police officer holding a baton and army forces run after protesters throwing stones during a demonstration against incumbent president Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term on May 13.

(JENNIFER HUXTA/AFP/Getty Images)

Summary

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza was at an undisclosed location May 14 — somewhere in Burundi, according to his Twitter account — a day after Burundian military forces announced his dismissal from office. While the attempted coup against the Burundian president is in a state of limbo, Nkurunziza probably will not be able to return to power in his previous capacity. An interim accord, brokered by mediators from neighboring African states, that curtails the president's term in office and possibly creates a temporary power-sharing arrangement will likely emerge.

African leaders seeking controversial extra terms in office will need the full backing of their countries' militaries....

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