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We have started to collect the most important news related to Burundi in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Burundi VP steps down over graft

Tuesday, September 5th 2006, 16:54

Vice-President Alice Nzomukunda resigns over corruption that she says is hampering Burundi's progress.
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Burundi blast as rebel talks due

Monday, September 4th 2006, 10:03

Four people die in a grenade attack in Burundi's capital, as peace talks with rebels are set to begin.
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Burundi 'plotter' claims torture

Thursday, August 24th 2006, 15:47

The Burundian man at the centre of an alleged coup plot withdraws his claims, saying he was tortured.
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Burundi's former leader arrested

Monday, August 21st 2006, 15:04

Police in Burundi arrest former President Domitien Ndayizeye in connection with an alleged coup plot.
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Burundi detainees allege torture

Friday, August 4th 2006, 10:23

The families of people arrested in Burundi over an alleged coup plot say their relatives have been tortured.
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Burundi arrests after 'coup plot'

Tuesday, August 1st 2006, 13:29

Burundi has arrested at least six people over an alleged coup attempt by a former rebel faction.
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Burundi grenade blasts kill three

Monday, July 31st 2006, 17:15
related places: Bujumbura

At least three people have died in grenade attacks on two bars in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, officials say.
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Burundi killings as talks delayed

Friday, July 7th 2006, 18:36

Burundi's army says it has killed 13 members of the last active rebel group as peace talks are postponed.
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Senior Burundian rebels captured

Wednesday, July 5th 2006, 16:06

Burundi's army says it has arrested three senior rebel commanders despite peace talks with the group.
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Burundi rebels 'won't be bullied'

Tuesday, June 27th 2006, 10:51

Burundi's last active rebel group says it is committed to peace but will not be forced into signing a ceasefire.
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Burundi rebels agree truce plan

Monday, June 19th 2006, 10:06

Burundi's leader is "half satisfied" after an outline deal is agreed with the last active rebel group to end hostilities.
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Burundi in talks with last rebels

Monday, May 29th 2006, 9:53

Burundi's government embarks on new talks with the only active rebel group, a year after a ceasefire broke down.
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Burundi lifts 34-year old curfew

Friday, April 14th 2006, 13:19

Burundi lifts a dusk-to-dawn curfew in place since the 1970s saying the country is now stable.
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Burundi's HIV church wedding ban

Friday, March 24th 2006, 18:26

Catholic Church leaders in Burundi tell priests not to conduct weddings for people who are HIV positive.
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Kenya to deport man wearing dress

Thursday, December 8th 2005, 14:37
related countries: Kenya Kenya

A Burundian man arrested for dressing as a woman in Kenya is found guilty of immigration offences.
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