AU and UN Concerned Over Burundi Election Violence

The African Union and the United Nations have raised concern about clashes in Burundi between rival supporters.

The clashes occurred during campaigns ahead of next Wednesday’s election.

Human rights groups say close to 150 opposition members have been arrested since Burundi’s election campaigns began three weeks ago.

President Pierre Nkurunziza is not running for re-election.

However, he is expected to remain politically powerful after the government approved legislation that gives him the title of paramount leader after he steps down.