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Failed coup in Burundi: 3 generals arrested, 'ringleader' remains at large

2015-05-15 34 Dailymotion

There have been celebrations in Burundi following the arrest of three generals. The group is accused of leading a failed attempt to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza.<br /><br /> The president of the central African country had earlier said he would pardon the ringleaders, if they surrendered.<br /><br /> Godefroid Niyombaré, former intelligence chief and the general driving the revolt, has surrendered, but remains at large.<br /><br /> The president was in neighbouring Tanzania when the coup attempt took place. Upon his return he said the situation was “under control and constitutional order has been protected.”<br /><br /> Je suis au #Burundi. Je félicite l’armée et la police pour leur patriotisme. Je félicite surtout les burundais pour leur patience.— Pierre Nkurunziza (@PierreNkurunziz) May 14, 2015<br /><br />In this tweet, President Nkurunziza congratulates the police and army and thanks the Burundian people for their patience.<br /><br /> Some 20 people died in weeks of protests and clashes after Nkurunziza declared he would run for

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