Assassination attempt on Burundian human rights activists triggers outrage

Shooting of Pierre Claver Mbonimpa raises concerns about escalation in violence after controversial re-election of President Pierre NkurunzizaThe attempted murder of a leading Burundian human rights activist has triggered international outrage and concern.Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, who publicly opposed President Pierre Nkurunziza’s controversial and successful attempt for a third term in office last month, was shot in the face as he made his way home from work in the capital, Bujumbura, on Monday