Burundi

Generals appeal life sentences over coup d'etat and denounce 'unfair trial'

Elsa Buchanan Jan 20, 2016

IBTimes UK unpacks the current situation in the embattled nation.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 15, 2016

Burundi forces, UN sources, MSF and Red Cross body counts reveal up to 900 victims.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 14, 2016

Kenyan authorities asked to protect Burundian refugees fleeing for their lives.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 13, 2016

Leaked UN memo reveals possible scenarios in Burundi from low-intensity violence to full genocide.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 13, 2016

Despite reports, Congolese rebels M23 deny infiltration of Burundian rebels in their ranks.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 06, 2016

Trial resumes for coup plotters whose attorneys claim they were 'mistreated' in jail.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 06, 2016

Government has rejected new date for talks in Tanzania despite sanction threats from African Union.

Elsa Buchanan Jan 05, 2016

Minister of public security Gabriel Nizigama described reports as 'fake, inflammatory information'

Elsa Buchanan Jan 05, 2016

Rights campaigners tell IBTimes UK rape is being used as a 'weapon of war' in country

Elsa Buchanan Jan 04, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: Campaigner tells IBTimes UK of 'death squad' allegedly operating in Great Lakes region

Elsa Buchanan Jan 04, 2016

Nkurunziza has called on citizens of Burundi to rise up against an intervention by foreign troops.

Callum Paton Dec 30, 2015

Bujumbura rejects AU plan to deploy 5,000 troops to protect civilians in the central African country.

Umberto Bacchi Dec 20, 2015

The African Union announced that it will send 5,000 troops to protect the strife-torn nation.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 18, 2015

The MAPROBU force will be sent to prevent war and protect the Burundian population.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 18, 2015

UN body expected to approve new resolution to prevent a deterioration of the human rights situation.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 17, 2015

Stark warning came from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 17, 2015

Burundian justice is allegedly prosecuting Belgian lawyer for 'complicity in the 13 May coup'.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 15, 2015

Over 300 people have been killed in violence accompanying President Nkurunziza's controversial third term.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 15, 2015

28 people are accused of attempting to overthrow Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza on 13 May.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 14, 2015

Battle-lines had followed the political divide but many fear violence could reopen ethnic rifts.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 14, 2015

Burundian refugees are brainwashed by rebel leaders within vicinity of refugee camps.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 14, 2015

90 people were killed in Friday clashes in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, say government sources.

Vasudevan Sridharan Dec 13, 2015

Deaths are thought to have been in response to attacks on military complexes that killed 87.

Mark Banham Dec 12, 2015

Government blames opposition for coordinated assaults on army barracks that left dozens dead.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 11, 2015

Massacre witnesses tell IBTimes UK that police shot prisoners after grenade attacks.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 09, 2015

European Union said Burundi failed to implement an inclusive dialogue based on the Arusha Agreement.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 09, 2015

Many say these personal questions remind them of the run-up to the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 04, 2015

Foreign nations have cut aid to Nkurunziza's government over allegations of human rights violations.

Elsa Buchanan Dec 03, 2015

NGOs investigating human rights abuse and fighting against corruption branded 'insurgents'.

Elsa Buchanan Nov 26, 2015