Kenyans hold solidarity vigil, call for an end to violence in Burundi
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Channel: CGTN Africa · 2015 · News & Politics
Kenyans in the capital Nairobi held a vigil on Sunday, in solidarity with the people of Burundi, following fresh violence there. They lit candles and carried banners with messages of peace. Several other nations have also condemned Friday's fighting, with human rights activists calling for what they described as a serious and independent inquiry, to be carried out urgently. Nearly 90 people were killed, when violence broke out after three military sites were attacked on Friday. The situation though, is said to have returned to normal as of Sunday. Violence in the country erupted in April, after President Pierre Nkurunzinza announced his bid for president. He won the elections later in July. Observers are worried that the situation might not be getting serious attention.
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