Pierre Nkurunziza

Burundians commemorate 11 and 12 December 2015 when civilians were executed and their bodies were thown in mass graves.

Crisis facilitator Benjamin Mkapa said Burundi's controversial government is legal and legitimate.

Burundi's 18-month social and political crisis has left an estimated 1,000 dead.

East African Community-led talks have failed to end crisis that has left 1,000 dead and 20,000 missing.

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

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

Burundian families of victims of alleged extra-judicial executions and torture are appealing to the ICC.

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?

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

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.

"Time is now of the essence. It's becoming our worst enemy. We don't have much time left," says ex-finance minister.

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.

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.

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.

Burundi government has already told the UN it would not accept more than 50 troops in the country.

IBTimes UK speaks to activist Pacifique Nininahazwe, who was excluded from the talks.

IBTimes UK speaks to opposition and peace activists about possible outcome of talks.

Opposition tells IBTimes UK Burundi's forces carry out targeted killings of members of the Tutsi community.