Last updated at: (Beijing Time) Tuesday, October 08, 2002
Burundian Government, Rebels Ink Ceasefire Pact
The Burundian transitional government and two Hutu rebel groups signed a ceasefire agreement here on Monday evening, making a significant step toward restoring peace and order in the war-torn tiny African country.
The Burundian transitional government and two Hutu rebel groups signed a ceasefire agreement here on Monday evening, making a significant step toward restoring peace and order in the war-torn tiny African country.
Palipehutu-Forces for National Liberation led by Alain Mugabarabona and the National Council for Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) faction led by Jean Bosco Ndayikengurukiye signed the ceasefire agreement proposed by heads of state to the Great Lakes Regional Summit on Burundi.
However, CNDD-FDD faction led by Pierre Nkurunziza, which is believed to be the strongest faction among Hutu rebel groups, rejected the agreement.