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Is Burundi at the risk of Civil War?

AMA — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:13:49 +0000

The US special envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes region says Burundi is at risk of descending into total chaos. Thomas Perriello is calling for urgent regional mediation to establish a peace process between the government and opposition groups to prevent further bloodshed. The crisis began earlier this year when President Pierre Nkurunziza ran for a [...]

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United States sanctioned Burundi Officials and Coup Plotters

AMA — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:01:32 +0000

The United States has imposed sanctions against former and current senior Burundi government officials, which it says have contributed to the ongoing crisis in the country. In a statement issued by the White House on Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Ned Price said President Barack Obama has signed an executive order authorising the US to [...]

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Burundi’s Government says Belgium behind Plot to overthrow President Pierre Nkurunziza

AMA — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:03:11 +0000

Burundi’s government has accused its former colonial ruler Belgium of instigating an attempted coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza in May – a charge Belgium called absurd. Army officers unhappy with Nkurunziza’s bid to seek a third term as leader tried to seize power while he was on an official visit to neighbouring Tanzania. “We blame [...]

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France presents UN Resolution to halt Burundi Violence

AMA — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:17:50 +0000

France proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council aimed at toughening the international response to an outbreak of violence in Burundi, but the foreign minister rejected the move and announced “the country was calm”. The measure threatens targeted sanctions against Burundian leaders who incite attacks or hamper efforts to end the crisis that [...]

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