Burundi

Burundians fear changes may upset fragile ethnic power-sharing requirements as civil war looms.

Burundians fearing return to bloody past during which hundred of thousands were killed along ethnic lines.

Burundi's president, who won a controversial third-term in 2015, 'warmly' congratulated Trump.

Social media users trigger sarcastic discussion on presidential election if the US was an African country.

This year, South Africa, Gambia and Burundi announced their withdrawal from the ICC claiming it was biased.

UNHCR tells IBTimes UK it does not expect refugees to return home in next 12 months.

What justice for hundreds of people who have been tortured, killed, raped or disappeared in Burundi?

IBTimes UK speaks to banned group FOCODE about Burundi's latest crackdown on rights groups.

The two journalists were held over the weekend amid a government clampdown on the free press.

311,083 have fled Burundi's violence, which has left up to 2,000 people dead since April 2015.

AU President Deby's stance on President Nkurunziza's mandate 'misrepresents' crisis, say opponents

Envoy will also discuss International Criminal Court withdrawal as pressure mounts on Bujumbura

EXCLUSIVE: Diplomat says world is failing to move on to the final phase of prevention of crimes against humanity

Opposition coalition says ICC exit should not give authorities 'a free band to continue committing crimes'.

Bernard Maingain says it shows a 'wave of panic sweeping among leaders' over investigation into killings.

EU suspended funding to the African country over rampant rights abuses and unwillingness to quell crisis.

ICC opened preliminary examination into abuses that may amount to crimes against humanity.

UN report names suspects and says government used security apparatus to carry out possible crimes against humanity.

Talks to end Burundi crisis which has rocked the country for around 18 months have stalled.

Iwacu journalist Jean Bigirimana was allegedly forcibly disappeared in Burundi on 22 July.

IBTimes UK speaks to Pierre-Claver Mbonimpa who alleged 14 mass graves have been identified.

Burundi closes border with Rwanda, whom it accuses of arming Burundian rebels, as diplomatic relations worsen.

IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu founder-director Antoine Kaburahe about the investigation into Bigirimana's disappearance.

President Pierre Nkurunziza's CNDD-FDD is being 'militarised' as a solution to conflict is still not found

Defections come amid fears a crackdown by the authorities has particularly targeted young Tutsi officers.

One body found beheaded during search for missing journalist Jean Bigirimana – allegedly abducted on 22 July.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to lawyer Dieudonné Bashirahishize under threat for speaking to UN watchdog.

Human rights experts urge government to ensure four men will not face punishment.

Burundi government says French-led UN resolution authorising the force was made without its consent.

IBTimes UK speaks to Iwacu director Antoine Kaburahe about missing reporter and father of two