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Burundi

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:27:05 GMT
Massacre Offers Window Into the Past and Future of the DRC Conflict
[The Conversation Africa] For nearly three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in violence. Millions of people have been killed and an estimated 5.6 million others displaced by civil wars, local feuds and cross-border c...

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 07:19:13 GMT
IMF Staff Concludes Visit to Burundi
[IMF] Bujumbura -- A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Ms. Mame Astou Diouf, Mission Chief for Burundi, visited Burundi during September 26-30, 2022, to discuss recent macroeconomic and policy developments and engage with the new...

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:47:49 GMT
Interview With the Bishop of Bururi - a Path of Hope for the Largest Diocese of Burundi
[Agenzia Fides] Rome -- "The diocese of Bururi is the largest territorially but it is the last in terms of percentage of Catholics", says to Agenzia Fides Msgr. Salvator Niciteretse, bishop of Bururi who is in Rome for the bishops' seminar newly appo...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:51:21 GMT
UN Rights Body Should Maintain Scrutiny On Burundi
[HRW] HRW Statement Item 4 - Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi - HRC51

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:07:53 GMT
Paying the Price for Defending Human Rights in the Country
[HRW] International Partners Should Push for Tony Germain Nkina's Release, Call Out Burundi's Abuses

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:54:56 GMT
Burundi Protests 'Misuse' of Its Sacred Drum at Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Burundi's Ministry of culture has protested the use of its national sacred drum at Uganda's Nyege Nyege festival citing contempt.

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:36:34 GMT
Hardliner Takes Charge
[HRW] New Prime Minister's Appointment Shows Little Desire for Reform

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:32:46 GMT
Burundi Must Engage in 'Credible and Inclusive' Move Towards Democratic Rule
[UN News] Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent hu...

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:27:06 GMT
Govt Gets New Prime Minister in Wake of Presidential Warning About Coup Plot
[RFI] Burundi's parliament on Wednesday approved the appointment of a new prime minister after President Evariste Ndayishimiye warned last week of a possible coup plot against him.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:03:09 GMT
Bruce Melodie Released After Two Days in Custody
[New Times] Bruce Melodie, who was arrested by security forces in Burundi, has been released after after two days in custody.



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