Burundi: There Is No Exit Strategy

Humanitarian organizations estimate that hundreds of civilians are massacred every week in Burundi. Those who earlier discussed international military action to stop a campaign of genocide appreciated the gravity of the situation. But they were seeking solutions to the wrong problems. A recent UN re...

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Published inThe Brookings review Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 46
Main Author Rubin, Barnett R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington The Brookings Institution 01.04.1996
Subjects
BURUNDI
Civil war
Colonialism
Extremism
FOREIGN POLICY
Genocide
Guerrilla forces
Humanitarian aid
International community
International cooperation
International relations
Massacres
Military officers
Military policy
Military strategy
Murders & murder attempts
Parliaments
Peace negotiations
Policy making
Political extremism
Presidents
UNITED NATIONS
Violent extremism
World Watch
Burundi
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Summary:Humanitarian organizations estimate that hundreds of civilians are massacred every week in Burundi. Those who earlier discussed international military action to stop a campaign of genocide appreciated the gravity of the situation. But they were seeking solutions to the wrong problems. A recent UN resolution called for a comprehensive dialogue. But to overcome distrust and the legacy of oppression and massacres, continual engagement is required. Such engagement can only be led by someone of stature who understands this complex conflict and has the respect of all parties. President Julius Nyerere of Tanzania is the only figure who fits that description. The international community should support Nyerere and back him up.
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ISSN:0745-1253
2328-2959
DOI:10.2307/20080641