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UN Burundi inquiry identifies crimes against humanity suspects
The investigators said they had received evidence of rapes, disappearances, mass arrests as well as torture.
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Family of 3 killed in grenade attack in Burundi crisis
Burundi’s crisis has followed political lines, but experts fear the violence could revive ethnic rivalries.
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UN experts: Torture sexual violence on rise in Burundi
More than 450 people have been killed since President Pierre Nkurunziza won a third term.
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‘Peace & security have been restored in Burundi’
Burundi’s envoy to South Africa discounts fears that the security situation in his country is deteriorating.
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UN mulls sending up to 228 police to Burundi
Burundi’s UN ambassador said on Friday his country would only accept up to 50 unarmed UN police.
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Burundi police shoot at students protesting against colleague's arrest
The incident took place in Muramvya province, about 50 km east of the capital Bujumbura.
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Burundi opposition group ready to attend any new peace talks
Former Tanzanian President Benjamin Mkapa says the 1st round was more of a monologue by govt.
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Rwanda expels 1,300 Burundians as relations fray
Rwanda has been hosting thousands of people who have fled more than a year of political violence in Burundi.
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Rwanda aids Burundi rebels, North Korea arms Congo
Political violence has simmered in Burundi for a year after Nkurunziza pursued and won a third term.
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More than 450 killed in political violence in Burundi
The crisis began when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced in April 2015 plans to run for a third term.
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5 killed in gun attack in opposition district of Burundi capital
Among the dead were a three-year old child and an unarmed soldier who was in civilian clothes.
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ICC to investigate past year's deadly violence in Burundi
Amnesty International accuses security forces of killing opponents and dumping them in mass graves.
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UN proposes options for sending police to Burundi
Ban Ki-moon has outlined 3 possible options for police deployment to the small landlocked African state.
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Burundi accepts request for UN police deployment
The UN adopted a resolution on Friday to offer options for police deployment to Burundi amid the crisis.
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UN Security Council asks for UN police options for Burundi
The United States had been concerned about linking the United Nations efforts to broker peace in Burundi.
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Nkurunziza accuses Kagame of wanting to ‘export genocide’
The remarks come days before Rwanda marks the 22nd anniversary of the genocide of 800,000 people.
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Burundi gripped by terror, on brink of 'massive' violence – UN
Burundi has been embroiled in political violence since President Nkurunziza said he would seek a 3rd term.
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AU to deploy human rights observers, military monitors to Burundi
Concerns have been raised about the violence, loss of life, and political instability in the country.
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Zuma makes his way to Burundi
The president & other leaders will meet with key figures in Burundi for talks about the political situation.
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Zuma to lead delegation to Burundi
The visit to Burundi by Jacob Zuma was decided by the African Union Summit last month.
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UN under pressure to end Burundi violence
The UN is under growing pressure to show it can halt the bloodshed in Burundi.
