Pierre Nkurunziza
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 Pierre Nkurunziza    (politician) | |
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| Born | 18 December 1964 |
| Died | 8 June 2020 (Age 55) |
Cause of death | "heart attack" |
| Nationality | Burundian |
| Victim of | premature death |
Pierre Nkurunziza was the longest-ruling President of Burundi.
Activities
In May 2020 Nkurunziza expelled the WHO team in Burundi, without giving reasons.[1] He had refused to impose restrictions, allowing sporting events and mass political rallies to go ahead.[2]
Death
Pierre Nkurunziza died unexpectedly, reportedly of a "heart attack". He was reportedly taken ill on the 6th of June[3] and died on the 8 June 2020.[4]
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References
- ↑ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-burundi-idUSKBN22Q0XS
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/09/burundi-president-dies-illness-suspected-coronavirus-pierre-nkurunziz
- ↑ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/09/burundi-president-dies-illness-suspected-coronavirus-pierre-nkurunziz
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52984119
