Burundi seems like a slow Genocide erupting over there

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

AU has deployed 5,000 peace keepers. That is great.

They haven't deployed.  They have suggested it.  It would require Burundi to acquiesce or two thirds vote by the AU, willing troop contributors, logistical support and money.

[MOON Ki]

AU has deployed 5,000 peace keepers. That is great.

As usual, you have your own odd interpretation of the facts.   All that has happened is that its "Peace and Security Council" has "agreed, in principle" to send troops there.  That is a long way from having troops there, for three reasons:

(1) The AU does not have troops to send; they must be found from willing countries.

(2) After the troops are found, it will require the agreement of agreement of Burundi or the approval of at least 2/3 of African presidents (or similar).  The first is out: the Burundians are opposed to it and have made cheeky remarks about how they are the ones who send out peacekeepers (Somalia).

(3) Once (1) and (2) are done, it will probably be time to hit the "donors" for something.   The AU does have a "Peace Fund",  but African countries have not seen their way clear to putting any real money into it.

[Georgesoros]

After Kenya made a mockery of justice the world will not even say Ngweee. They will give lip service as in Rwanda. Good job Uhuru

[MOON Ki]

Through its spokesman, the Burundian government has now responded to the AU idea:

"It would be better if they go to those camps in Rwanda where troublemakers train."

 

[MOON Ki]

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000187506/polls-in-africa-are-exercises-in-democratic-fiction

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2000187506/polls-in-africa-are-exercises-in-democratic-fiction

Capturing power was Nkurunziza's ticket out of poverty.  The problem with Burundi is there are not many legitimate avenues to protect against it once you are out of power.

[Georgesoros]

To tell you the truth, only nothing can save the situation. The world saw how Africa reacted to CIC so nobody is going to care.

[MOON Ki]

Here is the latest:

http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2016/jan/15/burundi-all-alarm-signals-flashing-red-warns-un-as-reports-of-atrocities-mount

What ever happened to the "5,000 troops" from the East African Stand-By Force?   (Of which some wag suggested that it is time to stop standing by and start standing up.)   Looking at some of their "activities", one notes that they have been ready since Sep 2015!

September 16, 2015

http://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/article/2015-09-16/192592/

[Georgesoros]

Burundi is not a priority. ICC walkout is a priority.

[gout]

Young men will have to take charge of these countries falling apart, it is the logical thing to do. This running away together with women and children into sickening miserable life in camps is unfathomable. What has come of young men these days?