Today Jim Hutchings spoke with two refugees from the troubled state of Burundi. Ritva Gahimbar and her friend "Natalia" (not her real name) talked about the increasing unrest in their former country. It all started when the president, Pierre Nkurunziza, announced a third term of office which goes against the country's constitution. Now government supporters and police are identifying and attacking those accused of opposition to the government. Amnesty International has warned that Burundi is o...
Today Jim Hutchings spoke with two refugees from the troubled state of Burundi. Ritva Gahimbar and her friend "Natalia" (not her real name) talked about the increasing unrest in their former country. It all started when the president, Pierre Nkurunziza, announced a third term of office which goes against the country's constitution. Now government supporters and police are identifying and attacking those accused of opposition to the government. Amnesty International has warned that Burundi is on the brink of a civil war.
View more