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| | |  History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Colonial influenceUnlike the rest of the region the fate of Rwanda and the Great Lakes region was not decided by the 1884 Berlin Conference. Rather the region was divided in an 1890 conference in Brussels. This gave Rwanda and Burundi to the German Empire as colonial spheres of interest in exchange, renouncing all claims on Uganda in exchange for being given the island of Heligoland. The poor maps referenced in these agreements left Belgium with a claim on the western half of the country, and after several border skirmishes the final borders of the colony wer ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Colonial influence |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 28 February 2005 Constitutional Referendum The new constitution guarantees representation for both ethnic groups by setting out the share of posts they will have in parliament and government and the army, which had been dominated by Tutsis since independence. Most political parties urged a "Yes" vote in the poll, but some Tutsi parties urged a "No" vote, stating that the new constitution doesn’t give Tutsis enough guarantees. Election day was peaceful and no major incidents were reported. Voter turnout ...
See also:Burundi elections 2005, Burundi elections 2005 - 28 February 2005 Constitutional Referendum, Burundi elections 2005 - Main Points of the Constitution, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 3 June/7 June 2005 Communal Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 4 July 2005 National Assembly Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 29 July 2005 Senate Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 19 August 2005 Presidential Election, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 23 September 2005 'Hills' Elections Read more here: » Burundi elections 2005: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 28 February 2005 Constitutional Referendum |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence Charles made many changes - in 1954 he shared out the land between the Hutu and the Tutsi. The Tutsi were unhappy with this, which led to Charles' assassination in 1959. Political instability and tribal conflict grew despite the efforts of his son, King Kigeri V. An increasingly restive Hutu population, encouraged by the Belgian military, sparked a revolt in November 1959, resulting in the overthrow of King Kigeri V, the last Tutsi monarch, who fled to Uganda. The Tutsis, enraged by their gradual loss of power, made an attempt on the life of ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Arusha accords Main article: Arusha accords
The war dragged on for almost two years until a cease-fire accord was signed July 12, 1992, in Arusha, Tanzania, fixing a timetable for an end to the fighting and political talks, leading to a peace accord and powersharing, and authorizing a neutral military observer group under the auspices of the Organization for African Unity. A cease-fire took effect July ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Arusha accords |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide On April 6, 1994, the airplane carrying President Habyarimana and Cyprien Ntaryamira, the President of Burundi, was shot down as it prepared to land at Kigali. Both presidents were killed when the plane crashed. As though the shooting down was a signal, military and militia groups began rounding up and killing all Tutsis they could capture as well as political moderates irrespective of their ethnic backgrounds. Large numbers of opposition politicians were als ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Civil war Ultimately, a new wave of ethnic tensions were unleashed in 1990. One of the main causes was a slumping economy and food shortages. Throughout the year, the country was subject to bad weather and lessening coffee prices. These problems helped create a dangerous political climate. Further political tension was evident following a call by the French President for increased democracy in Francophone Africa. France, though not traditionally associated with Rwanda, began to show that it would put political pressure on Rwanda if it didn't make concessions to democracy. Many Rwandans heard the call, and began forming a democr ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Civil war |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Military rule On July 5, 1973, while serving as defense minister, Maj. Gen. Juvénal Habyarimana, a native of the northwestern province of Gisenyi overthrew Grégoire Kayibanda, a native of central province of Gitarama. He dissolved the National Assembly and the PARMEHUTU Party and abolished all political activity. Still, the issue of ethnicity remained powerful. Each ethnic group held onto the memories of massacres in the past, and for the predominantly Hutu establishment, Tutsis remained scapegoats of convenience. For instance, Kayibanda was born in a s ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Military rule |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 3 June/7 June 2005 Communal Elections On 3 June 2005, voters went to the polls to choose 3,225 communal councilors (25 seats per Commune; A total of 129 Communes). The election was largely peaceful in most parts of the country, however, violence and intimidation in some communes of Bujumbura Rural and Bubanza provinces led to a re-poll held on 7 June. Observers considered the communal elections generally free and fair, despite some minor irregularities. [1]
The elections were won by the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD), who captured 55% (1,7 ...
See also:Burundi elections 2005, Burundi elections 2005 - 28 February 2005 Constitutional Referendum, Burundi elections 2005 - Main Points of the Constitution, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 3 June/7 June 2005 Communal Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 4 July 2005 National Assembly Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 29 July 2005 Senate Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 19 August 2005 Presidential Election, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 23 September 2005 'Hills' Elections Read more here: » Burundi elections 2005: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 3 June/7 June 2005 Communal Elections |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Civilization Modern Rwanda is believed to have begun as a small state on the shores of Lake Muhazi around the town of Buganza. Early Rwandan history is still vague, a combination of limited archeology and oral history. The principality is said to have expanded under the rule of Cyirima who conquered the neighbouring areas of Bumbogo, Buriza, and Rukoma. Evidence shows the growing power of the rulers of Buganza during this period. However the state ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Civilization |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 4 July 2005 National Assembly Elections National Assembly elections were held on 4 July 2005. Approximately 30 political parties and independents competed for 100 seats. Voting was largely peaceful throughout the country during election day. Observers deemed the polls generally free, fair, and transparent. [2] Major political parties accepted the results as legitimate.
In order to ensure the 60%-40% ethnic split and 30% quota for women, a further 18 members, including the three Twa ...
See also:Burundi elections 2005, Burundi elections 2005 - 28 February 2005 Constitutional Referendum, Burundi elections 2005 - Main Points of the Constitution, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 3 June/7 June 2005 Communal Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 4 July 2005 National Assembly Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 29 July 2005 Senate Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 19 August 2005 Presidential Election, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 23 September 2005 'Hills' Elections Read more here: » Burundi elections 2005: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 4 July 2005 National Assembly Elections |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 19 August 2005 Presidential Election Members of the National Assembly and Senate chose the new president of the republic, who will serve term of five years, on 19 August 2005. The sole candidate, Pierre Nkurunziza of the CNDD-FDD, was overwhelmingly endorsed as president by the parliament. Nkurunziza was sworn in on 26 August 2005.
Burundi elections 2005 - Results.
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See also:Burundi elections 2005, Burundi elections 2005 - 28 February 2005 Constitutional Referendum, Burundi elections 2005 - Main Points of the Constitution, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 3 June/7 June 2005 Communal Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 4 July 2005 National Assembly Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 29 July 2005 Senate Elections, Burundi elections 2005 - 19 August 2005 Presidential Election, Burundi elections 2005 - Results, Burundi elections 2005 - 23 September 2005 'Hills' Elections Read more here: » Burundi elections 2005: Encyclopedia II - Burundi elections 2005 - 19 August 2005 Presidential Election |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Early history The earliest confirmed inhabitants of the region now known as Rwanda were the pygmy Twa, a group now accounting for only about one percent of Rwanda's population and playing only a marginal role in Rwandan life.
In a time before memory, the Twa were supplanted by the immigration of the forbearers of today's Hutus. Historians debate the size and importance of a third major migration of Tutsis. Traditionally the Tutsis have been portrayed as a separate "Hamitic" people coming from east Africa (possibly the horn region of the modern Orom ...
See also:History of Rwanda, History of Rwanda - Early history, History of Rwanda - Civilization, History of Rwanda - Colonial influence, History of Rwanda - German colonialism, History of Rwanda - World War I, History of Rwanda - Belgian colonialism, History of Rwanda - Catholic influence, History of Rwanda - Destabilisation, History of Rwanda - Ethnic strife and independence, History of Rwanda - Military rule, History of Rwanda - Civil war, History of Rwanda - Arusha accords, History of Rwanda - The Rwandan genocide Read more here: » History of Rwanda: Encyclopedia II - History of Rwanda - Early history |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - The course of the war The initial rebel offensive in a matter of weeks threatened the Kabila government, which was only saved through the rapid intervention of a number of other African states. For a time it looked that, as the rebel forces were forced back, an escalation in the conflict to a conventional war between multiple national armies loomed. Such an outcome was avoided as battle lines stabilized in 1999. Since then the conflict has primarily been fought by irregular proxy forces with little change in the territories held by the various parties.
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See also:Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Mobutu's crumbling hold on power, Second Congo War - Kabila's March to Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Unwelcome support, Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict, Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict, Second Congo War - The course of the war, Second Congo War - The rebel push for Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Kabila gains regional support, Second Congo War - Lusaka Peace Agreement, Second Congo War - Kabila's assassination, Second Congo War - A nominal peace, Second Congo War - Transitional government, Second Congo War - Conflict escalation, Second Congo War - Effects, Second Congo War - Uganda ordered to pay back billions by International Court of Justice, Second Congo War - Glossary of Armed Groups, Second Congo War - Footnotes Read more here: » Second Congo War: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - The course of the war |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Effects The conflict has had wide ranging effects, most negative. The war has served to destroy the economy of an already-poor region as foreign investors have fled and resources have been devoted to fighting the war. Much of the already scant infrastructure in the Congo has been destroyed. The continuation and escalation of ethnic hatreds that fuelled the Rwandan genocide and quickly spilled over into Congo have made the postcolonial ethnic division of th ...
See also:Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Mobutu's crumbling hold on power, Second Congo War - Kabila's March to Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Unwelcome support, Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict, Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict, Second Congo War - The course of the war, Second Congo War - The rebel push for Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Kabila gains regional support, Second Congo War - Lusaka Peace Agreement, Second Congo War - Kabila's assassination, Second Congo War - A nominal peace, Second Congo War - Transitional government, Second Congo War - Conflict escalation, Second Congo War - Effects, Second Congo War - Uganda ordered to pay back billions by International Court of Justice, Second Congo War - Glossary of Armed Groups, Second Congo War - Footnotes Read more here: » Second Congo War: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Effects |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict The many armed groups in the conflict may be divided into four broad categories. Given the fluid nature of the war, there are numerous exceptions and caveats, and groups within a single category have violently clashed in the past over resources and territory.
Tutsi-aligned forces
Includes the national armies of the Tutsi-dominated governments of Rwanda and Burundi, the militia groups created by the ethnic Tutsi Banyamulenge residing in the DRC and the Banyamulenge-dominated Rally for Congolese Democracy (RCD) rebe ...
See also:Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Mobutu's crumbling hold on power, Second Congo War - Kabila's March to Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Unwelcome support, Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict, Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict, Second Congo War - The course of the war, Second Congo War - The rebel push for Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Kabila gains regional support, Second Congo War - Lusaka Peace Agreement, Second Congo War - Kabila's assassination, Second Congo War - A nominal peace, Second Congo War - Transitional government, Second Congo War - Conflict escalation, Second Congo War - Effects, Second Congo War - Uganda ordered to pay back billions by International Court of Justice, Second Congo War - Glossary of Armed Groups, Second Congo War - Footnotes Read more here: » Second Congo War: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict The Congo war has largely been one without large battles or clearly defined front lines. While significant numbers of trained soldiers from national armies have been involved, the rulers of those nations have been extremely loathe to risk their forces in open combat. The equipment and training of the national armies represents a major investment for the poor states of the region and losses would be difficult to replace. The vast area of Congo dwarfs the armed groups, so military units have been based around strategically important strongholds such as ports, airfields, mining centers and the few passable roa ...
See also:Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Mobutu's crumbling hold on power, Second Congo War - Kabila's March to Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Unwelcome support, Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict, Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict, Second Congo War - The course of the war, Second Congo War - The rebel push for Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Kabila gains regional support, Second Congo War - Lusaka Peace Agreement, Second Congo War - Kabila's assassination, Second Congo War - A nominal peace, Second Congo War - Transitional government, Second Congo War - Conflict escalation, Second Congo War - Effects, Second Congo War - Uganda ordered to pay back billions by International Court of Justice, Second Congo War - Glossary of Armed Groups, Second Congo War - Footnotes Read more here: » Second Congo War: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict |
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| | | | History of Burundi: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War
Second Congo War - Mobutu's crumbling hold on power.
Congo has had a troubled history since it was ruled as a colonial possession till 1908 by King Léopold II of Belgium as the Congo Free State and afterwards by Belgium (see Belgian Congo). Even by the standards of late 19th-century colonialism, the rule by King Léopold II is generally regarded as being arbitrary and capricious. Because of its mineral wealth, and the ongoing effects of the colonial period, Congo has been a state that h ...
See also:Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War, Second Congo War - Mobutu's crumbling hold on power, Second Congo War - Kabila's March to Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Unwelcome support, Second Congo War - Factions in the Congo Conflict, Second Congo War - Nature of the Conflict, Second Congo War - The course of the war, Second Congo War - The rebel push for Kinshasa, Second Congo War - Kabila gains regional support, Second Congo War - Lusaka Peace Agreement, Second Congo War - Kabila's assassination, Second Congo War - A nominal peace, Second Congo War - Transitional government, Second Congo War - Conflict escalation, Second Congo War - Effects, Second Congo War - Uganda ordered to pay back billions by International Court of Justice, Second Congo War - Glossary of Armed Groups, Second Congo War - Footnotes Read more here: » Second Congo War: Encyclopedia II - Second Congo War - Origin of the Second Congo War |
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