Burundians fleeing earlier clashes in the country in 2003. Many are now crossing into Rwanda fearing renewed political tensions. FILE PHOTO | AFP
Agencies and diplomats are warning of a potential refugee crisis in the region as a result of a massive population displacement into Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of Burundi’s’ presidential elections in June.
Burundians have started fleeing to Rwanda, amid growing political tensions fuelled by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s plans to seek a third term.
