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Church opposes Burundi constitutional referendum

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza. Powerful bishops in the country have opposed a referendum to revise the constitution, which if passed could allow President Nkurunziza to remain in power until 2034. FILE PHOTO | NATION

By  AFP

Burundi's influential Catholic bishops said Thursday that they were opposed to fundamental constitutional changes to be voted on in a referendum this month.

If passed, the proposed changes could see President Pierre Nkurunziza remain in charge for another 16 years.

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