President Pierre Nkurunziza’s government in Bujumbura has confirmed its participation in the Inter-Burundian Peace Dialogue which starts in Arusha, this weekend, under the facilitation of former Tanzanian president, Mr Benjamin William Mkapa.
The inter-Burundian dialogue, which starts today, comprises a series of talks aimed at ending the year-long political crisis. The sessions will be concluded next Tuesday (May 24) at the East African Community (EAC) Headquarters.
“The May 21 to May 24 meetings in Arusha will be staging consultations between different stakeholders with the co-facilitator in the Burundian conflict, the former Tanzanian Head of State,” said the Head of Corporate Communications at EAC Secretariat, Mr Richard Owora Othieno.
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