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Burundi gets economic reform grant

afrol News, 2 November - With progress made turning the Burundian economy into a post-conflict stage, the World Bank today has approved a grant of US$ 25 million to further economic reform in the country. Now, also the coffee sector is to get back on its feet.

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Last Burundian refugees repatriated

afrol News, 30 October - The last batch of some 400 Burundian refugees returned to their homeland after 37 years, ending one of the world’s longest-running refugee sagas, the United Nations has announced.

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HRW calls on Burundi to halt deportation of refugees

afrol News, 16 October - The International Human Rights body, has urged the Burundian government to stop forced deportations of Rwandan asylum seekers under false pretences that their refugee status has been denied.

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US awards contract for the construction of new embassy in Burundi

afrol News, 2 October - The US Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) and the Bureau of Administration has today announced the award of a $109 million contract to build a New Embassy Compound in Bujumbura, Burundi.

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SA formally withdraws from Burundi

afrol News, 30 July - The Pretoria administration has announced that its troops who were part of the peacekeeping mission in Birundi will formally be withdrawn next Saturday.

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Albino murderers jailed

afrol News, 24 July - A Burundian court has slapped one person to life in prison and seven others to jail terms over the murders of albinos in the country. Three other suspects were acquitted by the court in Ruyigi province over the killings.

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Burundi approved for further IMF fund’s disbursement

afrol News, 14 July - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday completed the second review of Burundi’s economic performance under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) arrangement and approved the immediate disbursement of an amount of about US$10.2 million) under the programme.

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Disagreement on Burundi peace achievements

afrol News, 3 June - Human right groups today claim politically motivated killings, assaults and arbitrary arrests still reign the day in Burundi, despite the country's newfound peace. The UN however commends Burundi for strides in carrying out its peace pact.

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Society | Human rights

Alleged albino killers in court

afrol News, 19 May - Eleven people accused of attacking and killing albinos in East Africa over the period of six months are in court facing charges of murder and attempted murder. At least 12 albinos were murdered and mutilated in the six months until March this year in Burundi and more than 40 since late 2007 in neighbouring Tanzania. The accused have however denied the charges.

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Over 200 political prisoners in Burundi released

afrol News, 14 May - The Burundian government has released 203 National Liberation Front political prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement signed between the government and the former rebel group, Ministry of Justice has said late yesterday in a statement.

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Burundi doctors continue strike over pay

afrol News, 12 May - Burundi’s doctors have embarked on a nationwide strike after the government failed to meet their salary demands, the workers union has said.

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Call for probe into Burundi activist's death

afrol News, 17 April - Human Rights Watch has called on Burundian authorities to ensure a speedy and independent investigation into the killing of a prominent anti-corruption activist Ernest Manirumva.

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Government to mismanage funds – Burundi opposition charges

afrol News, 12 March - The Burundian opposition has charged that the government is likely to abuse state resources after the debt cancellation of US $134.3 million by the Paris club on Wednesday.

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Burundi calls for protection of Nile River

afrol News, 23 February - Burundian Vice president has urged countries surrounding the world's longest river, the Nile River to conserve water for future generations.

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Human rights | Society | Gay - Lesbian

Burundi senators reject bill criminalising homosexuality

afrol News, 18 February - Burundi senators have voted against the amendment in the bill criminalising homosexuality in the country. Last November, the lower house of parliament passed the bill making same-sex acts punishable by between three months and two years in prison.

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» 17.12.2008 - Striking health workers resume duties
» 27.11.2008 - EU "shocked" by Burundi's gay criminalisation
» 24.11.2008 - Burundi to criminalise homosexuality
» 19.11.2008 - Ensure better protection for Albino children - UNICEF
» 12.11.2008 - Burundi opposition leader charged with contempt
» 12.11.2008 - Burundi economy on right track
» 29.09.2008 - Burundi signs global ban on nuclear test explosions
» 25.08.2008 - Wedding reception turns into a slaughter-house
» 21.08.2008 - Burundi census invites row
» 20.08.2008 - Burundi crisis may jeopardise future stability
» 18.08.2008 - EC helps restore Burundian refugees
» 13.08.2008 - AU warns Burundi to speed up ceasefire deal
» 07.08.2008 - Uganda's contribution to Burundi fees of EAC questioned
» 22.07.2008 - Hope for Burundi peace
» 30.06.2008 - East African tourism still cracks

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