Burundi: Amnesty International Fears Resumption Of Executions

Because of a sharp rise in violent crime, including rape, armed robbery and murder, Burundi is poised to pass a law to greatly speed up the judicial process. But critics, including Amnesty International, say the draft law “makes a mockery of justice.” This week, Burundi’s National Assembly may consider draft legislation that would truncate the judicial process - from arrest to possible execution - to less than 40 days.