Opposition sceptical of Burundi president’s sincerity

Evariste Ndayishimiye.

President Evariste Ndayishimiye pledged political tolerance upon taking office. PHOTO | AFP

Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa has expressed scepticism of President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s call for political tolerance by ruling party members.

The president, while addressing government and party leaders in the capital Gitega, asked them to accommodate the opinion of the opposition.