Burundi War Zones
Security Council Voices Serious Concern After Deadly Violence - The Security Council has condemned the recent deadly spate of violent confrontations between Burundi's National Defence Forces and the Palipehutu-FNL rebel group in and around the capital, Bujumbura. [AA Network - Burundi]
Shelling Resumes in Bujumbura - The resumption in the violence in Bujumbura is causing panic in the country. Outside the capital, residents spend their nights in the bush for fear of being attacked, as the death toll rose to 33. [AA Network - Burundi]
Fighting Displaces 20,000 - At least 20,000 people have fled their homes near the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, after fighting between the army and rebels, officials said on 9 May. [AA Network - Burundi]
Recent Developments, Including Cessation of Hostilities, Positive But Peace Process Faces Challenges - There had been several positive developments in Burundi, including the cessation of hostilities, but the peace process still faced significant challenges requiring a national willingness for compromise, and regional and international support that was coordinated and robust, the Security Council was told this morning. [AA Network - Burundi]
Growing Insecurity Mars Peace - The delay in resolving issues of disarmament and how to integrate Burundi's former rebels into state institutions and security forces is threatening the ceasefire. [AA Network - Burundi]