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Burundi

May 7, 2008

Burundi rebels drop amnesty bid, agree to go home

“We have a meeting with representatives of the international community who support the peace process ... The aim is to discuss how we can arrive in Bujumbura without any problems”

Burundi's last rebel group said on Wednesday it would return home to implement a long-awaited peace deal and drop its demand for an amnesty, boosting hopes for peace in the country. via AlertNet

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