Pierre Nkurunziza: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Dec 14, 2025
Anniversary information added. Jun 04, 2025
First paragraph modernization. May 01, 2024
Updated with the inauguration of his successor. Jun 18, 2020
Closed out his term as president after his unexpected death. Jun 10, 2020
Updated with his death on June 8, 2020. Jun 09, 2020
Updated with the allegations of human rights violations occurring under his administration, the title of "eternal supreme guide" being bestowed upon him, the 2018 constitutional amendments, and not being his party's presidential candidate for the 2020 ele Feb 13, 2020
Add new Web site: General Assembly of the United Nations - Biography of Pierre Nkurunziza. Dec 03, 2018
Add new Web site: Pr�sidence de la R�publique du Burundi - Biography of Pierre Nkurunziza. Dec 03, 2018
Updated to mention that Nkurunziza won the presidential election held on July 21, 2015. Jul 24, 2015
Updated with postponement and controversy surrounding the presidential and parliamentary elections. Jul 14, 2015
Updated with reported arrests of coup leaders and apparent end to the coup attempt. May 15, 2015
Updated with coup declared by Maj. Gen. Godefroid Niyombare. May 13, 2015
Updated with controversy and protests surrounding his desire for a third term as president. May 05, 2015
Updated to mention Nkurunziza's reelection. Jul 01, 2010
New article added. Mar 23, 2009
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