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2006 in Burundi
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2006
The following lists events that happened during 2006 in Burundi.
Events
January
27 January - The UN Security Council adopts Resolution 1653 on peace and stability in the Great Lakes region, including Burundi.Security Council stresses need for disarmament, demobilization of armed groups in Africa's Great Lakes region https://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2006/sc8621.doc.htm UN
April
A curfew originally imposed during the 1972 mass killings of Hutus is lifted after over 3 decades.2011-04-14 Burundi profile - Timeline https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13087604 2025-07-29 BBC News en-GB
June
18 June - The Government of Burundi and Forces nationales de liberation sign the Agreement on Principles towards Lasting Peace, Security and Stability.Burundi https://www.securitycouncilreport.org/chronology/burundi.php 2025-07-29 Security Council Report en
July
Around 30 people disappear in Muyinga province after arrest and interrogation by soldiers and National Intelligence Service agents.Human Rights Watch (HRW), Human Rights Watch World Report 2007 - Burundi, -, 11 January 2007, https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/hrw/2007/en/11392 [accessed 29 July 2025]
A series of politically motivated grenade attacks kill 13 and wound 122 people.
August
30 August - The Burundi government accuses acting Special Representative Nureldin Satti and requests his removal from office.
Gabriel Rufyiri, head of the anti-corruption group OLUCOME, is imprisoned on libel charges after denouncing government corruption.
Former Vice President Alphonse Marie Kadege and two other opposition politicians file complaints alleging torture by the National Intelligence Service.
September
7 September - The Government of Burundi and Forces nationales de liberation sign the Dar-es-Salaam Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement.
Second Vice President Alice Nzomukunda resigns, citing government human rights abuses and corruption.
The National Liberation Forces sign a ceasefire agreement with the government, though disarmament and demobilization deadlines are missed.
October
25 October - The UN Security Council adopts resolution 1719, establishing the UN Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) and its mandate.
December
22 December - United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan warns of "troubling developments" in Burundi that could lead to violence.http://allafrica.com/stories/200612230003.html Burundi: Situation in Burundi 'Fragile,' Annan Warns As UN Troops Prepare to Leave 22 December 2006 19 January 2015
31 December - The United Nations Operation in Burundi (ONUB) ends its mission, including its human rights section, and is replaced by the Integrated Office of the United Nations for Burundi (BINUB).
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