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The Transitional Government controlled the major media. The Transitional Government owned the only daily newspaper, the country's only television station, and two radio stations, and exercised strong editorial control. The government-owned newspaper Le Renouveau was published daily. There were six private weekly publications and eight private Internet and fax-based news sheets. ... On October 18, in Makamba Province, armed assailants shot and killed Catholic priest Gerard Nzeyimana. According to press reports, Nzeyimana was specifically targeted; the killers reportedly verified his identity before killing him. Catholic World News reported that Nzeyimana was killed for his stance against human rights abuses; a news report from the Fides Agency quoted sources who identified the killers as members of the PALIPEHUTU-FNL. ... [Read More]
Chargé d'Affaires ad Interim - "Dar es Salaam, Tanzania"
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Africa - US Department of State
Speaking before an audience that includes Ana Mkapa, wife of President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, she says, "Here, people with HIV/AIDS can get the treatment they need to fight the disease. And they can also get the love and support they need to live a happy and full life." (complete text) First Lady Pledges American Commitment to African NationsSouth Africa speech highlights role of women's empowerment in fighting HIV/AIDSCape Town, South Africa – Americans are committed to helping the people of Africa win their fight against poverty, violence against women and HIV/AIDS, first lady Laura Bush says July 12. Speaking at the C ... [Read More]
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Rebels killed, beat, kidnapped, and stole from civilians, and raped women (see Section 1.b.). On occasion, Hutu rebels deliberately targeted Tutsi citizens. In January, during FAB operations in Ruyigi Province, unidentified assailants reportedly raped several women following fighting between the FAB and CNDD-FDD members. Two women reportedly died after being raped in these incidents. By year's end, no action had been taken against those responsible. Rebel forces often killed civilians who refused to comply with extortion. There were numerous reports that rebel forces regularly ambushed minibuses on national highways, and robbed and killed the occupants. U.N. security officials reported numerous other ambushes during the year. Between April 17 and 19, CNDD-FDD rebels shot and killed 9 civilians and injured 41 in Bujumbura. Between July 7 and 12, the ... [Read More]
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Rice, Jolie Mark World Refugee Day in Washington Ceremony - US Department of State
In recognition of World Refugee Day, Rice said the United States renews its pledge “to keep the hope of the world’s refugees alive.” ... [Read More]
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