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Trauma Healing with Women in Kamenge

For the past two days, we’ve been holding an evaluation of our trauma healing program that was held in Kamenge in 2008/2009 (we also had programs in 3 other sites up country). We gathered around 40 women from the community … 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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News Flash: Civil Society Group Shut Down

Yesterday, the Minister of the Interior revoked the registration of one of the largest coalitions of civil society groups, le Forum pour le Renforcement de la Societe Civile (FORSC). FORSC has 146 member civil society organizations and has been working … Continue reading

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