Burundi

Against a backdrop of rebel attacks and border closures, Rwanda and Burundi trade accusations

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KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwandan authorities accused Burundi’s leader of making “incendiary allegations aimed at inciting division among Rwandans,” raising tensions that persist after Burundi closed all border crossings with Rwanda earlier this month. Relations between Rwanda and Burundi have deteriorated in recent weeks after Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye renewed accusations that Rwanda is funding and … Read more

Victims of Burundi rebel attack buried in mass funeral

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STORY: A mass funeral was held in Burundi on Tuesday for the victims of an attack by rebels. At least 20 people were killed last Friday when gunmen raided the village of Vugizo, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to officials, those killed included 12 children, two pregnant women and a … Read more