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The [[Kingdom of Burundi]] existed from the 1400s until [[1972]], with the assasination of King [[Ntare V]]. For a detailed history of Burundi, please look under |
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''[[History of Burundi]]''. |
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For a list of the ''[[mwami]]s'' (rulers) of Burundi, please look under |
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''[[List of Kings of Burundi]]''. |
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Burundi has had a long and marked bloody history of ethnic conflicts between Hutus und Tutsis, quite similar to its neighbour [[Rwanda]], which also had a [[Tutsi]]-led monarchy. In the recent elections, [[HRH]] [[Princess Esther Kamatari]] ran in the presidential elections in [[2004]] for the Abahuza party (Party for the Restoration of Monarchy and Dialogue in Burundi). Supporters argue, that a restoration of a constitutional monarchy could help to ease the tensions between the ethnic groups and become a symbol of unity. Current head of the Royal House of Burundi is [[HRH]] [[Prince Godefroid Kamatari]]. Most members of the house live in exile in France today. |
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Revision as of 21:49, 28 April 2005
The Kingdom of Burundi existed from the 1400s until 1972, with the assasination of King Ntare V. For a detailed history of Burundi, please look under
For a list of the mwamis (rulers) of Burundi, please look under
Burundi has had a long and marked bloody history of ethnic conflicts between Hutus und Tutsis, quite similar to its neighbour Rwanda, which also had a Tutsi-led monarchy. In the recent elections, HRH Princess Esther Kamatari ran in the presidential elections in 2004 for the Abahuza party (Party for the Restoration of Monarchy and Dialogue in Burundi). Supporters argue, that a restoration of a constitutional monarchy could help to ease the tensions between the ethnic groups and become a symbol of unity. Current head of the Royal House of Burundi is HRH Prince Godefroid Kamatari. Most members of the house live in exile in France today.
Subcategories
This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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- Kings of Burundi (10 P)
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Pages in category "Burundian monarchy"
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