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Burundi: Representative of the High Commissioner for Human Rights Warns Against Disguised ConsultationsIsmail Diallo, who represented in Burundi the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in an interview to the Hirondelle Agency, warned before his departure against disguised national consultations.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Jul-2008 17:00
BURUNDI: Human rights record 'shows no improvement'
Women displaced by clashes around Kabezi, near Bujumbura. A rights group says up to 400 people were killed in the first half of this year BUJUMBURA, 23 July 2008 - At least 400 people were killed in the first ...
Source : Topix.net | 23-Jul-2008 18:21
Burundi: Human Rights Record 'Shows No Improvement'
At least 400 people were killed in the first quarter of 2008, which indicates that Burundi's human rights record has failed to improve this year, according to Iteka, a rights group.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Jul-2008 17:13
BURUNDI: Human rights record "shows no improvement"
BUJUMBURA Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (IRIN) - At least 400 people were killed in the first quarter of 2008, which indicates that Burundi's human rights record has failed to improve this year, according to Iteka, a rights group.
Source : irinnews.org | 23-Jul-2008 16:09
AFRICA: Homophobia fuelling the spread of HIV
LIMBÉ Wednesday, July 23, 2008 (IRIN) - The persistent and increasing outbreaks of violence against members of the gay community in Africa are jeopardising efforts undertaken to combat HIV, both within this group and across the population as a whole, AIDS activists warned at a recent meeting in Limbé, Cameroon.
Source : irinnews.org | 23-Jul-2008 13:29
East Africa: Council Unveils New Code of Ethics
The East African Business Council has issued a code of conduct for its members.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 23:27
Angola: Burundian Leader Wishes to Visit
The president of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza, Tuesday, in Bujumbura, expressed his intention to visit Angola next year, aimed at strengthening the bilateral cooperation and friendship ties.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 22:41
Burundi: Ambassador to Present Credentials Today
The diplomat Ambrósio Lukoki is to present this Tuesday, in Bujumbura, to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza, the credentials that will accredit him as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Angola to this African country.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Jul-2008 12:50
GLOBAL: US lifts travel ban on HIV-positive people
JOHANNESBURG Monday, July 21, 2008 (IRIN) - A move by the United States Senate to repeal legislation prohibiting HIV-positive visitors and immigrants has been hailed as an important step in the fight against stigma and discrimination.
Source : IRIN | 21-Jul-2008 21:10
Angola: Burundi - Ambassador Ambrósio Lukoki to Present Credentials Tuesday
The diplomat Ambrósio Lukoki will present on Tuesday, in Bujumbura, to Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza, the credentials that will accredit him as extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Angola to this African country.
Source : AllAfrica | 21-Jul-2008 18:22
Burundi: Combatant's demobilisation boosts Burundi peace process
The recent movement of 2 000 Palipehutu-FNL combatants into the Rugazi Assembly Area is highly encouraging, says Chairman of the Burundi Political Directoratem, Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo.
Source : AllAfrica | 21-Jul-2008 16:29