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People voting in Burundi’s controversial presidential election are attempting to wash the indelible ink off their fingers following a night of violence in the capital.
Crowds gathered in the capital city Bujumbura after a man – allegedly an opposition party official – was killed and his body left on the streets in an area known for its anti-government support.
Reporters in the city tweeted they heard gunfire and explosions. Another man was also reportedly killed in the city last night.
The city appeared calm but tense on Tuesday morning as voters turned out at the polls, which opened at 8am GMT and will close this evening at 6pm when counting will start.
A number of journalists tweeted they had witnessed Burundians either attempting to wash or scrap the ink off their finger following voting.
Burundi elections Don t film me voters tell reporters as they wash off ink after casting vote - Africa - World - The Independent
Heading for another civil war.
Crowds gathered in the capital city Bujumbura after a man – allegedly an opposition party official – was killed and his body left on the streets in an area known for its anti-government support.
Reporters in the city tweeted they heard gunfire and explosions. Another man was also reportedly killed in the city last night.
The city appeared calm but tense on Tuesday morning as voters turned out at the polls, which opened at 8am GMT and will close this evening at 6pm when counting will start.
A number of journalists tweeted they had witnessed Burundians either attempting to wash or scrap the ink off their finger following voting.
Burundi elections Don t film me voters tell reporters as they wash off ink after casting vote - Africa - World - The Independent
Heading for another civil war.
