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Burundi’s authoritarian president, Pierre Nkurunziza, whose death was confirmed in a government statement on June 9, 2020, leaves a legacy of political repression and widespread human rights abuse, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. Days after the constitutional court declared the victory of his party’s candidate, Evariste Ndayishimiye, in the country’s May 2020 presidential elections, his death provides a moment for Burundi’s leadership to ensure concrete human rights and democratic reforms, and accountability for past abuses.