Fresh Violence Erupts in Burundi Leaving one Person Dead.

Protests resumed, today, in Burundi, with fears that broader violence could erupt and the flow of refugees will increase.

The protests, which began on April 26, is in opposition to President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to seek a third term in office as President even though the country's constitution prohibits this, as agreed to at the end of a deadly civil war. 

Nkurunziza's supporters contend that because he was elected to his first term by Parliament rather than in a popular vote, the limit does not yet apply to him.

Reports said that protesters, after taking a break over the weekend, resumed their demonstrations today, in Bujumbura, the capital, and that police responded with fire.

The protest has left one person dead and, at least, three others wounded.

Burundi's constitutional court on Tuesday May 5th ruled that the president can run for a third term if he wants, that he wasn't violating the constitution's two-term limit, saying "renewal of the presidential term through direct universal suffrage" is permitted. This didn't go down well with the opponents who say it violates their constitution. 

 

Burundi's election will hold on June 26th and citizens say they want another president. 

 

Over 25,000 Burundians have fled the country to neigbouring countries following the violent protests. They say they are afraid there might be another civil war in the country. The last one ended in 2006 after 13 years.