Ceasefire in Burundi

(11 Sept 06 - RV) A ceasefire in Burundi between the Government and the last remaining rebel group has come into effect. The FNL had been the only one of Burundi's main Hutu groups to remain outside a five year old peace process. Under a new ceasefire agreement signed on Thursday, the FNL's estimated 3,000 fighters are due to disarm.
The Apostolic Nuncio to Burundi is Archbishop Paul Gallahger. He told us this new deal is a sign of hope for the war-torn country.