Tag Archives: War Games

Wargames and Christmas Celebrations during the War Years

Posted on 14/12/2012 by

Updated blog first posted in 2010. This is the second reblogging of past Christmas celebrations here in Burundi, the first being: An African Christmas, Burundi-Style Here is what happened in 2003, by way of wargames, Christmas celebrations, and related events.  Most … Continue reading →

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Post-War Peace Keeping IN Burundi

Posted on 13/11/2011 by

Keeping the Peace in Burundi – by Working for Peace in  Somalia [First posted Juin 2009,  Revised 13 November 2011] Peace negotiations in Burundi have brought together all rebel groups and are associated with the long and complex process known … Continue reading →

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War games: Rebels in 2002

Posted on 21/06/2010 by

I recently came across the following letter, which I had filed away when it was sent me, in 2002.  It was a time of rebel attacks and threats.  The following letter I received from the FNL, which was one of … Continue reading →

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The War Years in Burundi – Background

Posted on 26/08/2009 by

For about 8 months there has been no shooting where we are near the Congo border.  After over 10 years of fighting, during which time I have been based here, the calm has settled comfortably on nearly everyone, to the … Continue reading →

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