Burundi Civil War

The Burundi Civil War (1993-2005) was a conflict rooted in ethnic tensions between the Hutu majority and Tutsi minority. Following the assassination of Burundi's first Hutu president, widespread violence erupted, fueled by political, ethnic, and social divisions. Hutu rebels fought against Tutsi-led government forces, leading to massacres, refugee crises, and loss of life. International efforts eventually led to peace agreements and democratic elections, but the war left lasting scars and deepened ethnic mistrust. The conflict highlights the destructive impact of ethnic divisions and the importance of inclusive governance and peacebuilding.