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Burundi prison fire killed hundreds, says human rights organistion

A human rights organisation said 345 people died in early December as a fire burnt down a prison in Burundi's capital, Gitega.

A human rights organisation said 345 people died in early December as a fire burnt down a prison in Burundi's capital, Gitega. The United Nations Human Rights Council has ordered an international investigation into abuses carried out during the conflict in Ethiopia. And the Resident Presidents want to access money destined to help with climate change.

(Photo: Gitega's Prison. Credit: SOS MEDIAS BURUNDI VIA REUTERS)

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