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Life after Violence - A People's Story of Burundi by Peter Uvin

Burundi has recently emerged from twelve years of devastating civil war. Its economy has been destroyed and hundreds and thousands of people have been killed. In this book, the voices of ordinary Burundians are heard for the first time.

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Burundian Refugees Must Not Be Intimidated to Return Home

The Tanzanian authorities must ensure that thousands of Burundian refugees who have been living in the Mbatila camp are not sent back to their country under coercion, as suggested by recent reports received from a number of refugees and organizations, Amnesty International said today.

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Rwanda, Burundi Enter EAC Customs Union

The East African Community Secretariat has announce the official launch of the East African Community Customs Union in Rwanda and Burundi on July 6 The launch activities will be held simultaneously in the respective capitals of the new EAC Partner States; Kigali (Kigali Serena Hotel) and Bujumbura (Source du Nil Hotel). Implementation of the EAC Customs Union Protocol in the new Partner States will...

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Burundi: Country to Fix Five Hydros

Burundi's water and electricity authority has announced bids for rehabilitation of five small hydroelectric projects totaling 19.6 MW and two electricity distribution networks.

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Burundi: Country Privatises Coffee Sector

The Burundi government has launched a comprehensive programme to privatize its coffee sector, the country's biggest export and employer, according to a report.

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South Africa: Peace in Burundi Means Most of SA's 1,100 Troops There Can Return Home

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.

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EAC Confirms Rwanda, Burundi Readiness to Join 'Customs Union'

The East African Community (EAC) Directorate of Customs and Trade has confirmed the readiness of Rwanda and Burundi to join Customs Union that commences the on the 1st of July 2009.

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New Route for Kampala-Kigali-Bukavu

Starways, a Kenyan private bus company operating in Rwanda is planning to open-up four more routes in the region by the end of the year, the company's spokesperson in Kigali said on Monday.

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Unquiet Flows the Nile

Differences over sharing of Nile waters may have deepened following the failure among the nine countries along the Nile to come to an agreement.

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After 16 years of war, Burundi rebels start new lives

The last rebel group has laid down its guns, but land disputes are complicating their reintegration.

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Rwanda Edge Burundi in Handball Contest

Rwanda registered their second victory at this year's East Africa Military Games after yesterday's thrilling 24-23 handball victory over Burundi at Amahoro stadium.

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Burundi: Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg visits

BUJUMBURA, Burundi, 16 June 2009 – UNICEF Eminent Advocate for Children Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg has pledged to defend the interests of children of Burundi and all children in the international community.

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Burundi, DR Congo Borders to Open 24 Hours

The Economic Community of the Great Lakes Countries (CEPGL) has resolved in principle that the border posts of the member countries will operate 24 hours, with effect from September, 1, 2009.

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Security Council Hears of Progress in Peace Process, Upcoming Elections

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.