Burundian Opposition Rejects Museveni as Mediator on Crisis
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Burundian opposition parties rejected the appointment of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni by regional leaders to help mediate an end to the political crisis in the East African nation.
East African Community leaders announced on Monday they appointed Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, to lead talks to resolve a dispute sparked by Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza’s plan to seek a third term in office. The five-nation bloc also called for presidential elections scheduled to take place on July 15 be postponed by two weeks.