Theresumption in the violence in Bujumbura is causing panic in thecountry. Outside the capital, residents spend their nights in the bushfor fear of...

BURUNDI: Demobilisation hits snag

Hundreds of Burundian soldiers scheduled for demobilisation under a donor-recommended programme have refused to complete the process until various...

BURUNDI-TANZANIA: New beginnings for the "1972 refugees"

Banguabo Mosozi, 68, was a young man when he fled neighbouring Burundi to Tanzania, escaping violence that is estimated to have killed at least...

BURUNDI: Boost for returnees

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are to run a joint programme to improve the reintegration conditions for returnees, a...

BURUNDI-TANZANIA: Thousands of refugees still awaiting repatriation

At least 120,000 Burundian refugees have still to be repatriated from Tanzania, despite plans by the host government to close all refugee camps by...

BURUNDI: VP's resignation eases political deadlock

The resignation of First Deputy President Martin Nduwimana should help break a crippling political impasse and expedite peace talks in Burundi,...

BURUNDI: Villagers flee as rebel fighters attack splinter group's position

Fighters of Burundi's last active rebel group have for the second time in one week attacked a position occupied by a break-away faction, forcing...

BURUNDI: Assessment to determine whether FNL "dissidents" are genuine

Mediators in Burundi's peace process are investigating whether members of the country's last active rebel group, who have fallen out with their...

BURUNDI-RWANDA: Omar Sabimana: "We are like prisoners in this camp"

Omar Sabimana, 25, a Rwandan refugee in Burundi, was transferred to Giharo in the southeastern province of Rutana in 2006. He finds camp life...

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