Terror to Burundian Refugees in Tanzania

So that the world will have no excuse of ignorance, the violation of Human rights as described by a refugee in the message below is happenning as you read this message...What to do what to do is the puzzling question refugees still fearing for their security are asking themselves and the world!  Please keep reading and excuse the spelling because this message is raw and posted as is.

"Dear Partner, since the May 22nd 2012, the arrival of armed military

troops surarounding Mtabila Burundian refugee camp is causing

damages: torture, rape, etc. On the June 15, the nocturnal raid was

organised and operated to Mr Nzobatorana Charles (former head teacher,

zone D, road 6), Mr Ndikuriyo Alexis (former IRC/CBR Social worker,

zone C, road 3) and 2 pastors of zone C . One the July 17th, the same

comb-out had been to 21 pastors where they were invited in the meeting

with the delegation from Burundi, in the operation that Mtabila refugee

 camp commandant called "The battle of fighting against religious

leaders and intellectual persons". The arrested are in Kasulu prison;

among them 6 pastors where liberated under condition of 400,000

Tanzanian shillings payment. Does Tanzania Government or some

authorities benefit income from refugees? On the July 26th, rape was

comited by two soldiers to two girs, women had been beatten, it was very near

the refugee camp in zone D, where they were searching for firewood.

The firewood is distributed to refugees who are able to collect and

pay 150,000shillings. All these ignoble acts are the way of the forced

 repatriation by Tanzanian Governerment in compliance with Burundian governerment and the local UNHCR via corruption."

Picture courtesy of http://www.unhcr.org/

Three Burundians to support in the Tusker Project Fame contest

For the first time, Burundian participants (among many who particiapated in the auditions) won to participate in this East African contest for best singing talent at the style of American Idol! These are amateur singers who have the potential to make it in the music industry should they get opportunities like this one.
One of the contestant, Pacifique, has been elimated while, Joe and Samtha are still hanging in there, not really still contesting. It would be a great idea to give them a hand by voting or visiting the contest website,  it is a patriotic act to vote for these kids!
Here are the contestants:

Samantha


and Joe

The program airs live on Citizen tv, a Kenyan television station.

Burundian Musicians together Celebrate the 50th Annivesary of their Country's independance!

Happy 50th Birthday Burundi!

Oh my, trying this! Mission suicidal!

Burundi knocks on Iran's door...for Nuclear weapons! Talk about blowing Burundi up!This government got it all: reaching out to a lonely friend! Hahaha! Nsanze looks as confused as ever...get a common sense Nkuru. In this picture Nzaze, the Burundian minister of foreign affairs with Ahmadinejad! You go DD!

Should Nkurunziza resign?

Let's face it, Burundi is probably at its worse low ever. People are massacred by the order of the chiefs of police, no respect of civil society: There is a pure anarchy in this nation.
There are more than 3 rebel groups in gestation or already born and the president keeps saying it's business as usual.
What's worse, the Government account balance is -35 Billion BIF which is about 29 Million USD.
There is a time to stop, and I think this is it! There is no benefactor who will give its hard earned money to an irresponsible government, to a government that will pocket the aid. In fact most of donor countries are also struggling economically!
Can Nkurunziza get it?

Waiting for the police to come to your campus? You should meet half way..!

Raid de la police dans une université au Burundi | euronews, no comment#.Tpx9QDP7ers.facebook

Burundi at Wimbledon 2011

Finally something good from Burundi. Hassan Ndayishimiye made it at Wimbledon tennis championships. He is likely to make it further.
Although Burundi is becoming another Somalia, where anarchy and disorder are the rules of the game, we cannot afford to give up.
Hassan Ndayishimiye currently ranks 112 in the world among juniors, which is great since Burundi ranks last in the world in matters democratic governance, in matters of economic reform and vision.
There are so many other talents in Burundi. I know many other young people abroad who used to be live in refugee camps who are doing extremely good in American schools. The potential and the talent are there. The political will to create a stimulating environment where thinkers can innovate, where doers can do and where farmers can farm without fear is still missing. But this is yet another example that Burundians can be like other citizen of the world. Can compete and do fine!

Congrats Ndayishimiye!
Tuzokizwa n'akavuye hejuru!