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Churches in Burundi unite to pray for peace for the nation

Churches in Burundi unite to pray for peace for the nation

Christians across the denominations united last week to pray and fast for the country that has suffered from 10 years of war, during which nearly every family has lost a friend or family member.

20 October 2003

Tanzania and Burundi scale up HIV/AIDS response

Tanzania and Burundi scale up HIV/AIDS response

The Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) last month held its four-year Health and HIV/AIDS Strategic planning in Dar es Salaam. A five-day workshop developed plans in partnership with USAID, Futures Group, Christian Aid (UK) and Churches in the Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA).

20 August 2003

Episcopal Church of Burundi encouraged by prayerful support

Episcopal Church of Burundi encouraged by prayerful support

The Episcopal Church of Burundi have sent a message of thanks for all the “prayerful and loving support” they have received in light of last week’s attacks which grounded the capital, Bujumbura, to a halt and resulted in many people having to leave their homes.

18 July 2003

Anglicans unite as Burundi's capital encounters attacks

Anglicans unite as Burundi's capital encounters attacks

Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, was subject to sustained attacks from the National Liberation Forces (FNL) from Mon 7 July until Saturday 13 July. The attacks by the Hutu rebel group aimed to terrorise the city with automatic weapons and grenades.

15 July 2003

Peace remains elusive in Burundi

Peace remains elusive in Burundi

Burundi has been at war since 1993. During that time many have lost their lives, become refugees, and been internally displaced.

20 November 2002

Report of Anglican Peace and Justice Network Delegation to Burundi November 19-26, 1999

Report of Anglican Peace and Justice Network Delegation to Burundi November 19-26, 1999

The request to make a pastoral visit to the Province of Burundi was initiated by The Right Reverend Pie Ntukamazina, bishop of Bujumbura, the capital city.

17 December 1999

APJN: A Pastoral Letter to the Church in Burundi Christmas, 1999

APJN: A Pastoral Letter to the Church in Burundi Christmas, 1999

From the Anglican Peace and Justice Network Delegation..Dear sisters and brothers in Christ: During our visit to your beautiful country November 19-26, 1999, we were deeply moved by your generous hospitality and warm welcome

17 December 1999

Call For End To Embargo On Burundi Relief

Call For End To Embargo On Burundi Relief

Non-government aid agencies working in Burundi are urging the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) to exempt immediately relief supplies from its blockade of goods into the country. The embargo has been imposed in a bid to persuade warring parties in Burundi to stop fighting and start negotiations. 

02 September 1996