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Britain and Burundi have excellent relations. The British Ambassador to Rwanda is non-resident Ambassador to Burundi. The Embassy has a Liaison Office in Bujumbura. The Department for International Development (DFID) opened an office in Bujumbura in 2002. The Burundian Ambassador to Belgium is accredited as Ambassador to the UK.
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Undernourishment has increased sharply and food production has fallen as Burundi struggles to cope with rapid population growth, severe land degradation and simmering civil conflict. Average daily food intake tumbled between 1980 and 1996 from 2 020 calories to 1 669 calories, far below minimum requirements. Production of cassava, sweet potatoes and beans, the mainstays of the Burundian diet... declined.
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Even before the floods swept away crops, Burundi was already facing a precarious food situation. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), at least 70 per cent of Burundians are undernourished. Existing food stocks are insufficient to cope with the crisis and 800,000 people may face starvation.
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The culture of Burundi is based on local tradition and the influence of its neighbors, though its prominence has been hindered by the civil unrest. Most Burundians live in rural areas as extended families in hilltop compounds called rugos. Arranged marriages are not uncommon, with the groom’s family sometimes paying a bride price. City residents often take a siesta, and most businesses will be closed in the early afternoon.
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Burundi should formally request that Tanzania extradite Col. Vital Bangirinama to ensure he comes home to face justice over the 2006 Muyinga massacre, Human Rights Watch said today. Burundi must ... ensure that Bangirinama, a Burundian military officer accused of involvement in the summary execution of at least 31 civilians in Muyinga province, receives a trial in accordance with international standards and that he and any witnesses are guaranteed protection.
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The U.S. foremost priority in Burundi is clear: to break the cycle of civil wars and massive killings and reduce the threat of genocide by supporting the Burundian peace process, democratization, and protection of human rights. Broad U.S. goals are to combat HIV/AIDS, promote trade and investment, foster the rule of law, support human capacity development, and encourage policy reform needed to underpin social and economic development.
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