Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa speaks during an interview in the capital Bujumbura, July 22, 2015. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - Burundi opposition leader Agathon Rwasa on Thursday took up the position of deputy speaker in parliament after an election which his coalition had boycotted, prompting a political ally to say the move could cause a split in their alliance.
The United States had called the July 21 presidential vote "deeply flawed", while regional observers said the poll "fell short" of being free and fair.
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