UNHCR spokesperson Karin de Gruijl interview with VOA: Burundi Citizens Flee
720 views · Published 21 May 2015 · 3:46 · Indexed 20 October 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
Video published by Voices of America on May 12, 2015: Heavy gunfire and teargas were fired as police clashed with stone throwing protesters in Burundi’s capital on Tuesday during a demonstration against President Pierre Nkurunziza’s bid for a third term. The growing tensions in Burundi have sent thousands of citizens fleeing their country by the thousands. For more insights into the developing situation in Central Africa, Karin de Gruijl, UNHCR spokesperson joins VOA’s Vincent Makori live via Skype from Geneva, Switzerland. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/2764717.html Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
