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Burundi government and opposition hold talks on political crisis: sources.

Published: 06 May 2015 - 05:58 pm | Last Updated: 14 Jan 2022 - 11:06 pm

 

Bujumbura, Burundi - The government and opposition in Burundi have met in a bid to defuse tensions after days of deadly demonstrations against a third term bid by President Pierre Nkurunziza, sources said Wednesday.

"This is a last chance meeting, they have to come up with concrete solutions so that elections can be held in acceptable conditions," a diplomat said. The rivals met late Tuesday and talks were expected to continue Wednesday.

AFP