Burundi Fact
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V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Burundi is a source country for children trafficked for the purpose of forced child soldiering. The country is emerging from a 12-year civil war in which government and rebel forces used approximately 3,200 children in a variety of capacities, including as cooks, porters, spies, sex slaves, and combatants. There are reports that the government army and two former rebel groups — the CNDDFDD (Nkurunziza) and the CNDD (Nyangoma) — still have a small number of children in their ranks. While there were unconfirmed reports that these two rebel groups recruited boys in 2004, there were no reports that the army recruited child soldiers. The one rebel faction that remains outside the peace process, the PALOPEHUTU-FNL, continued to recruit and use child soldiers. The Government of Burundi does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, ... [Read More]
International Code of Conduct Against Ballistic Missile Proliferation
[Also: fact sheet on Missile Technology Control Regime and remarks at the ICOC's Opening Conference] ... Fact Sheet ... [Read More]
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Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Berger, Smith, Wolpe Aug. 28 Briefing in Arusha
MR. BERGER: Let me answer - that's a very good question. A couple of facts here. First of all, when President Mandela asked President Clinton to come here several months ago, a few months ago, and in several contexts since, he has made it clear to President Mandela that he will come regardless, that he did not - regardless of whether or not, in fact, this meeting resulted in an agreement, precisely because while he wanted to bring, I think, whatever moral force to bear, he could, and while his presence, I believe manifests the international community's concern about Burundi, ultimately, these are decisions voluntarily choices that the parties, themselves, have to make and live with the consequences. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Purchasing a vehicle locally is much more expensive than in the U.S. The primary factor in choosing a vehicle is availability of service and spare parts. Peugeot and Toyota probably offer the best prospects for spare parts availability. Secondary factors include durability, high ground clearance for rough roads, and resale value. Manual transmission is highly recommended, as parts and trained service personnel are virtually nonexistent for automatic transmissions. ... No restrictions on beach attire exist, and, in fact, some Burundians can be observed performing their ablutions “au naturel” on weekends. However, it is not considered polite to stare. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Fact Sheet: Biological Weapons Convention Parties, Signatories
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Department of State Washington File: Fact Sheet: USTR Issues Explanation of Trade-Related Technical Assistance
(begin fact sheet) ... (end fact sheet) ... The U.S. delegation to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) August 27 issued the following fact sheet on U.S. technical assistance to developing countries related to trade capacity building. WSSD is meeting through September 4 in Johannesburg, South Africa. ... [Read More]
U.S. Embassy, Travel Warning
Warden Message - 29 April 2004- The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the continuing threat of terroristactions that may target civilians and of the need to remain vigilant. U.S.citizens are asked to review the latest travel warnings andpublic announcements. Please be careful when visitingplaces where foreigners congregate. Terrorists and their sympathizers often seeksoft targets such as hotels, schools and restaurants. Please call the U.S.Embassy at 24-24-00 to report any suspicious activity. TRAVEL WARNING AFGHANISTAN ... [Read More]
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