Tag Archives: peace
How to Vote 101
This is probably my last update before the elections on Monday (as I’m hoping not to be in the office this weekend), so I thought I’d try and give you all a little bit of an idea of what the … Continue reading
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2010 Election Security Advice: Play Scrabble, Watch Movies, and Drink Wine
Forewarning: This is a bit of a rant. Last night I attended a security briefing for foreign nationals living in Burundi. A quick summary about what was said: – Over the last 11 days, over 60 confirmed grenades have gone … Continue reading
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“Coup-plotters” arrested in Burundi
Over the weekend, 12 soldiers and 1 officer were arrested for allegedly plotting a coup against the current President Pierre Nkurunziza. To the amusement of many Burundians, they were arrested while relaxing and spending Saturday afternoon down at the beach. … Continue reading
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What is peace? Thoughts on Obama’s Nobel Speech
I had hoped to listen to the President’s speech live online yesterday, but my power went out and it’s only this morning that I am able to read it. Reading Obama’s words, I feel like I am being torn in … Continue reading
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Knowing Your Neighbor
As time goes by, I feel like my flatmates and I are slowly beginning to get to know the people who live around us–the security and civilian guards who work for the tenant upstairs, the UN security officer, the young … Continue reading
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Up-Country
Today I traveled halfway across Burundi, a trip which takes about 3 hours. I went up-country with Dr. Alexia (the head doctor of the FWA clinic) and members of HROC to visit a women’s trauma healing group started by FWA … Continue reading
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