Obama calls for end to violence in Burundi

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama called on leaders and citizens in Burundi to end violence that has killed at least 240 people, in a video statement on Saturday. "To Burundi's leaders: now is the time to put aside the language of hate and division,” Obama said. “And to all Burundians: remember what you can achieve when you stand together,” he added. In addition to the death toll, tens of thousands have fled to neighboring states during months of violence that