President Nkurunziza wins re-election in one-sided poll amid opposition boycott.

President Nkurunziza of Burundi was re-elected in an uncontested poll after the main opposition parties decided to boycott the vote. This decision came after a series of protests and violence erupted in the country following Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term, which many believed was unconstitutional. The boycott by the main opposition parties left Nkurunziza as the sole candidate in the election, leading to his re-election as president. The international community expressed concerns regarding the legitimacy of the election, citing the lack of participation from key opposition parties. The re-election of Nkurunziza further deepened the political crisis in Burundi, with continued unrest and human rights abuses reported in the country. The government's crackdown on dissent and opposition voices raised further alarm about the state of democracy and political freedoms in Burundi. The aftermath of the election saw continued instability and violence in the country, with displacement of civilians and a deteriorating humanitarian situation. The international community called for dialogue and peaceful resolution to the political crisis in Burundi. #Burundi #Nkurunziza #Election #OppositionBoycott #PoliticalCrisis