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UN Office in Burundi (UN-Peacebuilding)
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Burundi bans report on political assassinations (02.05.2012)
(Source:BBC)
Burundi's government has banned Human Rights Watch from holding a press conference about its report into the escalation of political violence.
Burundi: A deepening corruption crisis – new ICG report (21.03.2012)
(Source:International Crisis Group)
Despite the establishment of anti-corruption agencies, Burundi is facing a deepening corruption crisis that jeopardises prospects for lasting peace and stability. “Burundi: A Deepening Corruption Crisis”, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, highlights the neopatrimonialist practices that undermine good governance and threaten development.
Security Council extends mandate of UN political mission (20.12.2011)
(Source:UN News)
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations political mission in Burundi, stressing that the country must continue to make progress on protecting human rights, fighting corruption, reforming its security sector and boosting economic development.
Burundi consolidating peace despite challenges – UN envoy (07.12.2011)
(Source:UN News)
Burundi is making steady progress in consolidating peace after years of conflict, the United Nations top official in the country told the Security Council today, noting that considerable socio-economic challenges remain.
Burundi gunmen kill Italian, Croatian aid workers (28.11.2011)
(Source:Reuters AlertNet)
Gunmen killed a Croatian nun and an Italian doctor who were working in a psychiatric clinic in northern Burundi, its head said on Monday. Although the landlocked central African nation has been plagued by insecurity this year, the killings on Sunday night in the northern district of Kiremba were the first to target foreign aid workers since 2007.
Burundi troops kill 18 in clashes – official (22.11.2011)
(Source:Reuters AlertNet)
Burundian troops killed 18 gunmen in fierce clashes, a government official said on Tuesday, stoking fears that a new rebellion may erupt in the central African nation.
Burundi’s violence escalates (21.09.2011)
(Source:Irinnews)
The massacre of 41 people in a bar near Bujumbura on 18 September was one of the most deadly incidents in Burundi in recent years but it took place in a climate of constant low-level violence and political instability.
At least 36 killed in Burundi attack (19.09.2011)
(Source:Reliefweb)
Raiders killed at least 36 people when they stormed a Burundi bar and opened fire on patrons in one of the country's worst attacks in months, an official said Monday. … The attackers raided a bar in Gatumba area, some 13 kilometres (eight miles) west of the capital Bujumbura in a stronghold of the former National Liberation Forces (FNL) rebels whose leader Agathon Rwasa has been blamed for a recent spate of attacks.
Burundi gunmen kill one, insurgency fears rise (11.08.2011)
(Source:Reuters AlertNet)
Gunmen killed one soldier and seriously wounded five people in western Burundi, the latest attack in a spate of violent incidents that have raised fears of a new insurgency in the central African country.
UN official urges continued support for Burundi’s peacebuilding efforts (17.05.2011)
(Source:UN News)
Burundi is making commendable efforts to consolidate its post-conflict peacebuilding process, the United Nations top official in the central African country told the Security Council today, calling on the international community to continue supporting its steps towards sustainable development.
Political tensions blamed for wave of killings in Burundi (09.04.2011)
(Source:Reliefweb)
Gunmen dressed as police killed three members of the ruling party in what one rights group said Thursday was retaliation for the killing of several members of Burundi's former-rebel FNL.
Burundi: from electoral boycott to political impasse – new ICG report (07.02.2011)
(Source:International Crisis Group)
Burundi risks reversing the decade of progress it has enjoyed since its civil war ended unless the government resumes political dialogue with the opposition. “Burundi: From Electoral Boycott to Political Impasse”, the latest report from the International Crisis Group, examines the serious problems that have developed in the wake of last year’s elections that ended in a landside victory for the ruling party, including marginalisation of the opposition and the emergence of violent political banditry.
UN expert calls on Burundi to set up national human rights body without delay (02.02.2011)
(Source:UN News)
An independent United Nations expert today welcomed the adoption of the law on setting up Burundi’s national human rights body and urged the authorities to set it up without delay.
Security Council sets up new body to further consolidate peace (16.12.2010)
(Source:UN News)
The Security Council today set up a “significantly scaled-down” United Nations operation in Burundi to help the Central African country as it embarks on the latest stage of its recovery from decades of civil war and ethnic fighting.
Burundi: officials downplay FNL rebel activity in eastern Congo (08.12.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
Amid growing complaints that post-war democratic gains are being reversed in Burundi, officials in the central African state have downplayed reports that a former rebel group has begun remobilizing in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Despite progress, situation in Burundi still cause for concern – new report (06.12.2010)
(Source:UN News)
Burundi has made significant progress over the past year in moving away from its violent past towards a future of peace, stability and development but security, food, human rights and sexual violence remain matters of concern, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report.
Calls for dialogue (01.12.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
Political parties in Burundi, which is striving to move on from years of civil war, have called on the government to engage in dialogue and cease what they regard as a policy of oppression and harassment
Burundi's shrinking political space (24.11.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
Burundi’s government is coming under increasing criticism for its alleged suppression of the opposition and for dismissing a recent spate of armed attacks as mere banditry. It was hoped that elections earlier this year would consolidate the country’s democratic progress after years of civil war.
Killings spread fear, disrupt livelihoods (24.09.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
Several mysterious killings in Burundi, where memories of civil war are still fresh, have spread fear and disrupted livelihoods, while authorities have sought to play down talk of renewed armed insurrection, blaming some of the deaths on bandits.
Burundi opposition urges dialogue with president (03.09.2010)
(Source:Reliefweb)
A Burundian opposition coalition called Thursday for talks with President Pierre Nkurunziza, recognising his re-election for the first time since boycotting presidential polls in June.
Veering off the path of peaceful power-sharing (27.08.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
The political climate is growing increasingly antagonistic in Burundi, where many of today’s political parties were yesterday’s rebel groups.
Ruling party sweeps parliament poll (28.07.2010)
(Source:allAfrica)
Burundi ruling party won an overwhelming victory in the country's parliamentary elections as opposition parties boycotted the vote.
Opposition calls election in Burundi a “masquerade” (30.06.2010)
(Source:New York Times)
The election had long been anticipated as a landmark for peace after years of civil war, but it was rocked by accusations of fraud, a series of deadly grenade attacks and the withdrawal of the opposition.
Burundi’s election wobbles (15.06.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
Allegations of massive fraud during May’s local elections in Burundi have cast a shadow over the country's democratic transition, prompting international calls for compromise rather than confrontation.
Burundi prepares for crucial poll (09.06.2010)
(Source:ISN Security Watch)
Burundi’s 28 June presidential elections will be a crucial test for the country’s incipient democracy, and how the republic responds to back-and-forth accusations and how the ruling parties and the opposition decide to settle things could reverberate well beyond Burundi’s borders. So far, developments are not promising.
Burundi ruling party wins local elections (25.05.2010)
(Source:Reliefweb)
Burundi's ruling party has a big lead in local elections according to preliminary results announced on Tuesday. On voting day, everything was peaceful, the Head of the UN Integrated Office in Burundi, Charles Petrie, told our colleague Gerry Adams.
EU to observe elections in Burundi (14.05.2010)
(Source:Reliefweb)
On the invitation of the government of Republic of Burundi, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission to observe the electoral cycle in the country, starting on May 21 2010. The Election Observation Mission of the European Union (EOM EU) will be led by a Chief Observer, Renate Weber, Member of the European Parliament, and will be made up of 82 observers.
Despite challenges, Burundi can give lesson in democracy to others – UN envoy (10.05.2010)
(Source:UN News)
After decades of ethnic war in which hundreds of thousands of people died, Burundi has the chance to set a new standard with its upcoming elections for peace and democracy in the broader region despite significant challenges, the top United Nations envoy in the Central African country said today.
Tensions high in run-up to Burundi elections (04.03.2010)
(Source:Irinnews)
As Burundi approaches elections designed to cap the country’s democratic transition after years of civil conflict, there is growing concern about worsening security and limits to political freedom.
Burundi: ensuring credible elections – new ICG report (12.02.2010)
(Source:International Crisis Group)
“Burundi: Ensuring Credible Elections“, the new report from the International Crisis Group, examines the rise in tensions before communal, presidential, legislative and additional local elections that are to be conducted separately between May and September.
Political parties in Burundi agree to dialogue (11.02.2010)
(Source:Reliefweb)
A significant step in the consolidation of Burundian democracy was taken on 4 February, when political parties signed an agreement for the establishment of a permanent dialogue forum.
UN helps distribute free identity cards for next May’s polls (29.12.2009)
(Source:UN News)
One million Burundians old enough to vote next May will receive a free national identity card, thanks to a campaign supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other agencies.
Security Council extends UN Mission (17.12.2009)
(Source:allAfrica)
The Security Council today extended for another year the United Nations political mission in Burundi, calling for full support for next year's elections in the war-scarred African country while voicing concern at continuing human rights violations, sexual and gender-based violence, restrictions on civil liberties and political violence.
Worrying split among former Burundi rebels (03.12.2009)
(Source:Irinnews)
Months after transforming itself from a rebel movement into a political party, Burundi's Forces nationales de la liberation (FNL), is embroiled in a leadership wrangle that analysts warn could jeopardize the country's fragile peace.
Burundians hand in thousands of weapons (04.11.2009)
(Source:Irinnews)
Civilians across Burundi have handed in thousands of guns, grenades and rounds of ammunition during a 10-day voluntary disarmament campaign. … Under a decree issued by President Pierre Nkurunziza in August 2009, an amnesty was granted to anyone who surrendered their weapons before the end of October.
Burundi pledges at UN to step up support to ensure elections are peaceful (26.09.2009)
(Source:Reliefweb / International)
Burundi's Government is committed to ensuring that highly awaited presidential, parliamentary and local polls scheduled for next year take place peacefully and successfully, and will step up support to election authorities so it can achieve that goal, the country's Second Vice-President told the General Assembly today.
UNDP to support Burundi elections (22.09.2009)
(Source:Reliefweb / International)
UNDP is to manage a USD44 million basket fund to support Burundi's 2010 election process, sealing the country's transition to peace.
Congolese refugees too scared to move camp (10.09.2009)
(Source:allAfrica / International)
More than 2,000 refugees in Burundi have rejected UN appeals to move to a new camp for fear they could be exposed to attack. The refugees, from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Banyamulenge community, are housed in a camp in Gihinga, in Burundi's central Mwaro province.
Burundi government blocks election commission funds: officials (09.09.2009)
(Source:Reliefweb / International)
The Burundi government has stopped funding the country's electoral commission in a dispute over its activities ahead of national elections next year, officials said Wednesday.
Burundi MPs fail to agree on election rules (31.08.2009)
(Source:Independent Online / South Africa)
Burundi's parliament failed to adopt an electoral code bill and went into recess on Monday, a day after foreign envoys expressed concern at delays over the key piece of legislation.
Le Burundi annonce la fin de son programme DDR (10.08.2009)
(Source:arib / Belgium)
Le Burundi a annoncé, lundi, la clôture définitive de son programme de Désarmement, démobilisation et réinsertion (DDR), à l'issue de cérémonies officielles de retour à la vie civile d'un groupe de 576 ex-combattants des Forces pour la libération nationale (FNL, dernier mouvement rebelle du pays).
South African troops to be withdrawn from country (30.07.2009)
(Source:allAfrica / International)
South African troops will be formally withdrawn from a peacekeeping mission in Burundi next Saturday.
La Suisse préside une commission de l'ONU pour la paix au Burundi (15.07.2009)
(Source:arib / Belgium)
L'ambassadeur de Suisse auprès de l'ONU Peter Maurer a entamé son nouveau mandat de président de la commission onusienne de consolidation pour la paix au Burundi. Il s'est exprimé lundi devant l'assemblée générale de l'ONU à New York.
Consultations populaires sur la justice transitionnelle au Burundi (14.07.2009)
(Source:arib / Belgium)
La Commission nationale pour la vérité et la réconciliation (CVR) a lancé, mardi, une campagne visant à recueillir les avis de différentes catégories de la population sur la forme de justice à instaurer dans le pays pour recoudre le tissu social qui a été déchiré par plusieurs années de crise socio- politique au Burundi, apprend-on de source officielle à Bujumbura. La CVR est prévue par l'accord d'août 2000 à Arusha, en Tanzanie, sur la paix et la réconciliation au Burundi.
Peace in Burundi means most of South Africa’s 1,100 troops there can return home (29.06.2009)
(Source:allAfrica / International)
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is poised to withdraw from Burundi at the end of the month as it appears peace is holding in that country. The chief of the SANDF's Joint Operations Division, Lt-Gen Themba Matanzima, whose unit is responsible for planning military operations, said the mandate in Burundi was due to end tomorrow. The South African government may still decide to extend the mission, but plans were on course for the withdrawal of most of the 1100 soldiers.
300.000 dollars US disponibles pour les élections de 2010 au Burundi (22.06.2009)
(Source:arib / Belgium)
La Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI) du Burundi ne peut compter, pour le moment, que sur un maigre budget de 300 millions de francs burundais (environ 300.000 dollars US) pour préparer et organiser au moins six scrutins à l'horizon 2010, apprend-on de source officielle à Bujumbura. Le gouvernement burundais sollicite, à cet effet, des aides extérieures pour compléter le montant.
Security Council hears of progress in peace process, upcoming elections (09.06.2009)
(Source:UN News / International)
Significant strides have been taken in Burundi in implementing its ceasefire accord and laying the foundations for next year’s presidential election, the United Nations top envoy to the impoverished African nation said today. The Government and the Palipehutu-FNL – the last major rebel hold-outs after the end of the brutal civil war between the Hutu majority and the Tutsi minority – took a decisive step forward in April when the FNL formally disarmed and registered as a political party, Youssef Mahmoud, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General for Burundi, told the Security Council.
Réinsertion socioprofessionnelle d'ex-chefs rebelles burundais (05.06.2009)
(Source:arib / Belgium)
Une dizaine de hauts cadres des Forces nationales de libération (FNL, ex-rébellion du Burundi) ont été affectés, vendredi, dans différents postes de responsabilité dans le cadre de la mise en application effective d'un accord global de cessez-le-feu conclu avec le pouvoir central, a-t-on appris de source officielle à Bujumbura. Le leader historique du denier mouvement rebelle burundais, Agathon Rwasa, a hérité du juteux poste de directeur général de l'Institut national de sécurité sociale (INSS) au terme d'un décret du chef de l'Etat, Pierre Nkurunziza.
End political violence, repression – attacks by ruling party and former rebels threaten 2010 elections (03.06.2009)
(Source:allAfrica / International)
The government of Burundi should take urgent measures to end politically motivated killings, assaults, and arbitrary arrests, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Political violence and repression - which continue despite progress in peace talks between the government and the former rebel group, Forces of National Liberation (FNL) - limit peaceful dissent and threaten the integrity of presidential, parliamentary, and local elections scheduled for 2010.
Fin de la facilitation du processus de paix au Burundi (01.06.2009)
(Source:arib / Belgium)
Une réunion de remise et reprise entre la Facilitation du processus de paix au Burundi et la Représentation de l'Union africaine (UA) s'est tenue samedi à Bujumbura dans les locaux de la Commission nationale de démobilisation, de réintégration et de réinsertion (CNDRR) des ex-combattants, a-t-on constaté sur place.