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U.N. says Burundi election was not free, fair or credible
Source: Reuters
World | Thu Jul 2, 2015 3:57pm EDT
U.N. says Burundi election was not free, fair or credible
UNITED NATIONS
Burundi's parliamentary election was not free, fair, transparent or credible and violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms were committed, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Burundi has been locked in its worst political crisis since its civil war ended a decade ago, with protests erupting in late April against President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid to seek a third term in office. Dozens have been killed.
The opposition boycotted the parliamentary election on Monday. A presidential vote is scheduled for July 15. Opponents say the president's attempt to stand again violates the constitution.
U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said the preliminary conclusion of the U.N. electoral observer mission in Burundi was that "the overall environment was not conducive for free, credible and inclusive elections."
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U.N. says Burundi election was not free, fair or credible
UNITED NATIONS
Burundi's parliamentary election was not free, fair, transparent or credible and violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms were committed, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Burundi has been locked in its worst political crisis since its civil war ended a decade ago, with protests erupting in late April against President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid to seek a third term in office. Dozens have been killed.
The opposition boycotted the parliamentary election on Monday. A presidential vote is scheduled for July 15. Opponents say the president's attempt to stand again violates the constitution.
U.N. spokesman Farhan Haq said the preliminary conclusion of the U.N. electoral observer mission in Burundi was that "the overall environment was not conducive for free, credible and inclusive elections."
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/02/us-burundi-politics-un-idUSKCN0PC2GE20150702
