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Burundi’s last civil war killed 300,000. A new one is coming

March 28, 2016Conflict

Once again, Burundi is spiraling toward civil war.

Alexis Sinduhije, Samantha Power and Bryan Rich at the Committee to Protect Journalists awards in 2004

Burundi exile to US’s Samantha Power: ‘You shake the hand of the killers’

February 25, 2016Conflict
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, and Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza speak to the press in Gitega, Burundi.

US Ambassador Samantha Power: ‘The match could be laid’ to ignite Burundi conflict

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A man gestures during a protest in Bujumbura, Burundi, on May 13, 2015 against Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term.

Get Up, Stand Up, Shut Down: Unrest in Burundi targets the airwaves

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