Constitution suspended in Burundi coup

A coup in Burundi led to the suspension of the constitution as the army took control of the government. The coup was a result of growing ethnic tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi populations in the country. The president at the time Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, a Tutsi, was accused of favoring the Tutsi minority, leading to discontent among the Hutu population. The coup had a significant impact on the political stability of Burundi, as it resulted in a period of uncertainty and unrest. The military coup leaders sought to establish a new government and bring about reforms to address the ethnic divisions in the country. The suspension of the constitution allowed the military to exercise control over the political process and implement their agenda. The coup in Burundi highlighted the deep-rooted ethnic tensions in the country and raised concerns about the potential for further violence and conflict. International organizations and neighboring countries closely monitored the situation in Burundi to prevent the escalation of violence. #Burundi #Coup #ConstitutionSuspension #EthnicTensions #MilitaryTakeover