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Towards a solution to violence in Burundi: a case for political and economic liberalisation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 November 2000

Léonce Ndikumana
Léonce Ndikumana
Affiliation:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA
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Abstract

The causes of violence in Burundi are complex and go beyond the alleged ‘age-old’ animosities between the Hutu and the Tutsi. In the short run, it may be impossible to eradicate conflicts; but it is imperative to transform conflicts into non-violent ‘shocks of ideas’ between rival parties, which must refocus their energy at finding a negotiated settlement. This article posits that the solution to violence must revolve around political and economic liberalisation aimed at (1) eradicating the tradition of using the state for oppression and accumulation; (2) achieving egalitarian development; and (3) protecting the rights of all citizens.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Modern African Studies , Volume 38 , Issue 3 , September 2000 , pp. 431 - 459
Copyright
© 2000 Cambridge University Press

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