General says president 'relieved of his duties'

Описание: (13 May 2015) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLY
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Bujumbura, Burundi - 13 May, 2015
1. Various overhead shots of Bujumbura residents celebrating in the streets, dancing, waving branches and cheering
2. Major General Godefroid Niyombare with other military and police officers
3. SOUNDBITE (French) Major General Godefroid Niyombare, Burundian Army:
"President Pierre Nkurunziza has been relieved of his duties, the government has been dissolved. Permanent secretaries will have minimal duties in their ministries. We demand that all regional commanders of the military, regional commissioners and all governors, work hand in hand with us to reinforce the security for all the citizens of Burundi, for all foreigners, residents, and all visitors, who are on transit in the country, with respect to human rights."
4. Various of Bujumbura residents celebrating in the streets; military watching on
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Police vanished from the streets of Burundi's capital on Wednesday as thousands of people celebrated a coup attempt against President Pierre Nkurunziza, who was in a neighbouring country for a conference.
During almost three weeks of unrest in which 15 people were killed, the military has been acting as buffer between police and protesters who oppose Nkurunziza's bid for a third term, saying it violates the Constitution and Arusha peace accords that ended a civil war here.
Major General Godefroid Niyombare read a statement on a private radio station on Wednesday that Nkurunziza's mandate was over.
However, whether the general had the support of the military was unclear.
The general announced the creation of a temporary ruling committee to re-establish stability of which he is the president.
Soon after, the police melted away and people thronged the streets in celebration.
Nkurunziza is in the neighbouring country of Tanzania for a summit to end the unrest.
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