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Burundi: Seek Justice for War Crimes Victims - Gatumba Massacre Anniversary Marked by Ongoing...

Burundi’s government should hold accountable those on all sides responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity during and prior to Burundi’s 16-year armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. The statement marks the...

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Burundi child soldiers go home

Bujumbura - Hundreds of former child soldiers for Burundi rebels, who recently staged a mutiny demanding better conditions at a demobilisation camp, begun returning home on Wednesday, an official said. "It's a great...

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Demobilisation of Thousands of Former Rebels Begins

Agathon Rwasa, leader of Burundi's notorious rebel Forces nationales de liberation (FNL), gave up his AK-47 and military uniforms on 18 April at a ceremony to mark the beginning of the demobilisation of thousands of combatants;...

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