Burundi
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Burundi’s cross-ethnic opposition under threat
The opposition to President Nkurunziza counts both Tutsi and Hutu amongst its number. But the cross ethnic nature of the resistance is in danger of ... -
“Let us be heard”: Burundi’s refugees tell stories of ethnic targeting
Burundi’s crisis began as a political dispute, but testimony from refugees suggests that some parties to the conflict may be exploiting Hutu-Tutsi divides. Near ... -
Burundi: what can actually be done?
There are few tangible solutions to Burundi’s crisis in sight. But there are some positive actions regional and international actors can take. The violence ... -
In the shadow of genocides past: can Burundi be pulled back from the brink?
Rather than the Rwandan genocide, it is the 1972 genocide of Hutu in Burundi that suggests itself as the most meaningful frame of reference ... -
Are international actors steering the right course in Burundi?
The African Union and UN appear to have found a new sense of urgency, but Burundi’s current crisis will only be resolved if it ... -
Burundi must avoid repeating the mistakes of Arusha
Negotiations in Burundi cannot come soon enough, but as in the 2000 Arusha Accords, a focus on quick short-term solutions will only come back to ...
