Burundians Flee Ahead of Elections
The UN says thousands of refugees have crossed into Rwanda amid fears of violence before elections scheduled for June.
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Rwanda:
Thousands of Burundians Flee to Rwanda
Al Jazeera, 17 April 2015
More than 5,800 Burundian refugees have crossed into Rwanda so far this month amid fears of violence before elections later this year, the UN refugee agency has said. Read more »
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Burundi:
How Fragile Is Burundi's Peace?
IRIN, 22 April 2015
The number of Burundians who have fled abroad to escape pre-election violence has swollen to more than 12,000 in less than a month, and they are taking with them allegations of… Read more »
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Burundi:
Rusizi Receives Burundi Fleeing Insecurity
News of Rwanda, 9 April 2015
Two familes Of Burundian civilians have fled into Rwanda from the republic of Burundi nation for fear of their lives. Read more »
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Burundi:
Elections in Burundi - Moment of Truth
Crisis Group, 17 April 2015
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Read more »
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Rwanda:
Burundian Refugees Numbers up to 4000
New Times, 14 April 2015
Latest figures from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Refugee Affairs (Midimar) indicate that more than 4,000 Burundian refugees have crossed into Rwanda. Read more »
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Burundi:
UN Rights Chief Urges Politicians to Pick Right Path At 'Critical Moment' in Country's History
UN News, 15 April 2015
The United Nations human rights chief said today that inside and outside Burundi, stakeholders are extremely concerned about tensions rising sharply as a series of pivotal… Read more »
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Rwanda:
Presidents Kagame, Nkurunziza Meet in Huye Border Town
New Times, 14 April 2015
President Paul Kagame, yesterday, received his Burundian counterpart Pierre Nkurunziza in Huye District. During the meeting, President Nkurunziza briefed Kagame on the current… Read more »
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Burundi:
Burundi Refugees Top 6,500
New Times, 17 April 2015
The number of Burundian refugees in Rwanda rose to 6,571 as of Wednesday evening, up from roughly 4,000 last week-end, with the majority of them being children. Read more »
InFocus
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The against another term for President Pierre Nkurunziza has intensified following the announcement that he will contest again.
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Agathon Rwasa, leader of the largest opposition party, says the government is determined to eliminate those who oppose a third term for President Pierre Nkurunziza, while the ... Read more »
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Political players are finding their space increasingly narrowed by new laws. Read more »
