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Africa:
Rwanda Calls for "Maturity" Over Burundi Crisis
East African, 10 February 2016
Rwanda's foreign affairs minister Louise Mushikiwabo has once again denounced accusations that her government recruited and trained Burundian refugees to fight and oust Burundi… Read more »
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Burundi:
Burundi Will Gain Nothing By Shifting Blame
New Times, 7 February 2016
As Burundi sinks deeper into violent political turmoil, it is becoming more clear that lack of serious and sincere efforts to end the deadlock will only make things worse. Read more »
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Burundi:
Burundi Citizens Seek Asylum in Kenya
Nation, 10 February 2016
Two Burundi nationals are seeking asylum at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, saying they fear for their lives after allegedly being sought by a youth wing associated with… Read more »
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East Africa:
Rwanda's Interest Is a Stable and Secure Burundi - Mushikiwabo
New Times, 6 February 2016
The Government of Rwanda spokesperson, Louise Mushikiwabo has cautioned against using Rwanda as a scapegoat for the ongoing conflict and crisis in Burundi. Read more »
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Africa:
What Is Behind Pierre Nkurunziza's Defiance?
New Times, 9 February 2016
The death count continues to rise in Burundi. It is a gruesome statistic Burundians can happily do without. As this happens, diplomats continue to talk. President Pierre Nkurunziza… Read more »
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East Africa:
We Can't Kick Out Helpless Burundians - Mushikiwabo
New Times, 10 February 2016
The Government will continue to house and protect Burundian refugees who have fled political instability in their homeland and will not be swayed by unfounded accusations from… Read more »
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Burundi:
Rugurika - 'Burundi Is in a State of Civil War'
DW, 5 February 2016
Burundi's government opposes the deployment of an African Union mission, despite the continuing conflict. For Burundian journalist Bob Rigurika, the chance for dialogue has long… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Burundi Accused of Hunting Refugees in Tanzania Camps
Al Jazeera, 5 February 2016
Refugees from Burundi, who fled violence in their country to neighbouring Tanzania, have accused their government of sending armed men into a UN-run refugee camp to hunt down… Read more »