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ICC to investigate past year’s deadly violence in Burundi
Source: Washington Post
ICC to investigate past year’s deadly violence in Burundi
April 25 at 4:31 PM
AMSTERDAM — The international war crimes court will investigate outbreaks of violence in Burundi that have killed hundreds and forced hundreds of thousands to flee abroad since a political crisis erupted a year ago.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates that at least 430 people have been killed in Burundi since last April, when President Pierre Nkurunziza launched a bid for a third term and then won a disputed election in July. At least three armed rebel groups have since emerged in the country.
Announcing a preliminary examination by the International Criminal Court, prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said Monday that she had seen reports of killings, disappearances, imprisonment, torture and rape.
“All these acts appear to fall within the jurisdiction of the ICC,” she said. “.?.?. At least 3,400 people have been arrested and over 230,000 Burundians forced to seek refuge in neighboring countries.”
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April 25 at 4:31 PM
AMSTERDAM — The international war crimes court will investigate outbreaks of violence in Burundi that have killed hundreds and forced hundreds of thousands to flee abroad since a political crisis erupted a year ago.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights estimates that at least 430 people have been killed in Burundi since last April, when President Pierre Nkurunziza launched a bid for a third term and then won a disputed election in July. At least three armed rebel groups have since emerged in the country.
Announcing a preliminary examination by the International Criminal Court, prosecutor Fatou Bensouda said Monday that she had seen reports of killings, disappearances, imprisonment, torture and rape.
“All these acts appear to fall within the jurisdiction of the ICC,” she said. “.?.?. At least 3,400 people have been arrested and over 230,000 Burundians forced to seek refuge in neighboring countries.”
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Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/icc-to-investigate-past-years-deadly-violence-in-burundi/2016/04/25/48b8af66-0b14-11e6-a6b6-2e6de3695b0e_story.html
Earlier: Burundi general shot dead dropping child off at school (BBC)
