Burundi's President Vows To Wage War Against Any African Union Peacekeeping Force Sent To His Country

Reuters: Burundi's president threatens to fight African peacekeepers

Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza threatened on Wednesday to fight any African Union peacekeepers imposed on his country, in his most confrontational comments yet on a mounting political crisis.

The African Union said this month it was ready to send 5,000 peacekeepers to protect civilians caught up in months of violence, invoking for the first time powers to intervene in a member state against its will.

"Everyone has to respect Burundi borders," Nkurunziza said in comments broadcast on state radio.

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President Pierre Nkurunziza tells African Union to respect Burundi's sovereignty -- IBTimes
Burundi president to fight AU peacekeepers -- New Vision
African Union threatens Burundi sanctions -- AFP
AU Threatens Sanctions if Burundi Factions Shun Peace Talks -- VOA