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Sepp Blatter 'offered Fifa role to Burundi president'
Source: BBC
Sepp Blatter 'offered Fifa role to Burundi president'
21 April 2016 Africa
Fifa ex-president Sepp Blatter says he was asked by the Swiss authorities to offer a job to Burundi's president.
In a new book, Mr Blatter says he offered Pierre Nkurunziza a role as an ambassador for world football in exchange for the leader standing down, easing the nation's political crisis.
Mr Nkurunziza declined and won a controversial third term in office.
The Swiss foreign ministry confirmed it sought Mr Blatter's help but denied seeking Mr Nkurunziza's resignation.
"The intention was to contribute to a peaceful solution in order to prevent the current crisis in Burundi," a statement said.
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21 April 2016 Africa
Fifa ex-president Sepp Blatter says he was asked by the Swiss authorities to offer a job to Burundi's president.
In a new book, Mr Blatter says he offered Pierre Nkurunziza a role as an ambassador for world football in exchange for the leader standing down, easing the nation's political crisis.
Mr Nkurunziza declined and won a controversial third term in office.
The Swiss foreign ministry confirmed it sought Mr Blatter's help but denied seeking Mr Nkurunziza's resignation.
"The intention was to contribute to a peaceful solution in order to prevent the current crisis in Burundi," a statement said.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36104168
