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Divisions Within Burundi's Army

There has been a spate of assassinations in recent weeks, targeting highly placed military and police officials.

Burundi: Cracks Widen Within Burundi's Army

IRIN, 12 October 2015

A central pillar of the peace accords that ended a civil war in Burundi a decade ago - integrating former Hutu rebels into the Tutsi-dominated army to create a more ethnically… Read more »

Soldiers on parade

Burundi: Burundian Lives Matter, Too

IRIN, 5 October 2015

It's not unusual to find dead bodies in Bujumbura these days. We discover them on the streets, in drainage channels, bushes and rivers. Read more »
Burundi: The Killing Continues

East African, 10 October 2015

News coming out of Burundi continues to depress and shame humanity. On a regular basis, reports of extra-judicial killings are shared on social media and the conventional media. Read more »
Burundi: Police Begin Guns Mop-Up

East African, 10 October 2015

Burundian authorities have intensified efforts to disarm civilians after president Pierre Nkurunziza issued a two-month ultimatum to all illegally armed groups to lay down their… Read more »
Burundi: Concern Over Divisions As Top Army Commander Goes Missing

East African, 3 October 2015

There are growing concerns over divisions in the Burundian military following unconfirmed reports of defection by a top army commander. Read more »
Burundi: UN Reports Surge in Arrests and Killings in Burundi

East African, 29 September 2015

The UN has reported an increase in arrests, detention and killings in Burundi since the beginning of September. Read more »

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