Friday, May 20, 2016

Burundi Peace Process

Burundi Peace Process


Introduction

1        Burundi, the tiny African country of six million people, is struggling to emerge form a 10 years civil war that has claimed the lives of 300000 people so far. With the unanimous UN Security Council approval on 21st may 04 of a 5650 strong peace keeping forces are planning to deploy in Burundi with the hope to bring peace, security and stability.

Background

2        Since independence in 1961 Burundi has been plagued by tension between the dominant Tutsi minority and the Hutu majority and has been the scene of one of Africa's most intractable conflicts.

3        After decades of domination by the Tutsi minority, Burundians chose their first Hutu head of state, Melchior Ndadaye, and a parliament dominated by the mainly Hutu Frodebu party. But within months, President Ndadaye was assassinated by army paratroopers.

5        Many members of the Tutsi elite, particularly in the armed forces, feared they would be swamped by a full-scale democracy. Some felt that only a power-sharing agreement with Hutus could protect them, while others simply didn't want to surrender power.

6        A ceasefire signed in 2002 and a power-sharing government - agreed at talks brokered by Nelson Mandela - failed to end the fighting. Another South African-brokered power-sharing deal was signed in 2003, giving officers' posts and ministerial positions to the main rebel group.

Current Situation

7        The bloody civil war in Burundi ended last year after peace deals were reached between Burundi's transitional government and three (National Forces for Liberation, FNL) of the country's four rebel groups, Yet, the fighting between the army and the last rebel holdout there continuous.

8        The Security Council has authorized UN peacekeepers to use all necessary means to help implement the efforts undertaken by Burundian to restore lasting peace and bring about national reconciliation.

9        UN mission          The UN mission in Burundi will consist of a maximum 5660 military personnel, including 200 observers, 125 staff officers and Peacekeeping forces. 800 Nepalese peacekeeper troops will join the African and Pakistani troops. It will also have civilian staff to deal with administrative and non-military issues. The resolution adapted on 21st may stated that the peacekeeping operation for an initial six months period starting from 1st June and expected to renew the mission for further periods.

Comments

10      It's been more enough to sustain human tragedy. International forum are putting their eyes to see better Burundi.  A present UN step on Burundi is another gateway to bring peace and stable country.

11      Since, number of mutual dialogue in regards to settle down dispute have been failed in past, now every power sharing body in Burundi have to look forward to come in an ultimate solution to end decades bloodiest battle in the country.

12      This is time to rebuild the ravaged country putting hands together.  So time came to forget previous issues and ideology and tie up in a social harmony for the   betterment of war exhausted people of Burundi.  


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