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Night swimming in Snowdonia
Wild swimming in a lake, under the stars and dark skies of north Wales, is a bold and bracing escape from light pollution
Jessica Hatcher-Moore
27, Sep, 2019 @5:30 AM

Is the world's highest court fit for purpose?
The International Criminal Court was set up to deal with the worst criminals in the world. But as African countries threaten to leave and the US withdraws funding, how can it wield justice more effectively?
Jessica Hatcher-Moore
05, Apr, 2017 @10:43 AM

Murder in Burundi: the man who knew too much | Jessica Hatcher-Moore
The Long Read: How the killing of three elderly nuns set the country’s leading human rights activist on a collision course with its most powerful general
Jessica Hatcher-Moore
15, Nov, 2016 @5:59 AM

Women's football in Burundi offers hope to a shattered nation | Jessica Hatcher
Marriage can wait, says Sakina Saidi, star striker for league winners Fofila, as football offers women in Burundi a way to earn respect – and hard cash
Jessica Hatcher in Bujumbura
23, Mar, 2016 @7:00 AM

Could the UN have done more to prevent Burundi's escalating violence?
As the AU approves 5,000 peacekeepers for Burundi amid fear of genocide, observers question UN decision to close its £10m political mission there last year
Jessica Hatcher in Burundi
21, Dec, 2015 @3:12 PM

Burundi in economic turmoil as unrest triggers fourfold increase in bad debt
Surge in bank withdrawals sends economy into sharp downward spiral as Burundians flee violence and threat of civil war
Jessica Hatcher in Bujumbura
11, Dec, 2015 @7:00 AM

Burundians living in daily fear face stark choice: flee, or risk dying in the attempt | Jessica Hatcher
Since April, when President Pierre Nkurunziza’s decision to run for a third term caused political upheaval, more than a quarter of a million people have fled Burundi. Others are too afraid of the possible consequences
Jessica Hatcher in Nyarugusu and Bujumbura
04, Dec, 2015 @9:00 AM

Burundi instability adds to risks for children surviving on the streets
Around 5,000 children sleep rough amidst violence in the capital, Bujumbura, as Unicef says looming economic crisis will be devastating for the young
Jessica Hatcher in Bujumbura
24, Nov, 2015 @12:45 PM

UN ramps up pressure on Burundian government with resolution on violence
The UN security council adopts resolution condemning killings and torture, amid fears that government rhetoric echoes language around Rwandan genocide
Jessica Hatcher in Bujumbura, Sam Jones and agencies
12, Nov, 2015 @12:47 PM

Burundi's president Pierre Nkurunziza wins third term in disputed election
Leading opponent Agathon Rwasa refuses to recognise result in vote condemned by US, UK and human rights groups after weeks of violence
Jessica Hatcher in Bujumbura
24, Jul, 2015 @4:24 PM

Burundi goes to the polls in disputed election after night of violence
President Pierre Nkurunziza casually casts his vote as he bids for a third term in office, while opposition candidates boycott ballot
Jessica Hatcher in Ngozi
21, Jul, 2015 @6:34 PM

Burundi elections: Pierre Nkurunziza set to win disputed third term as president
As polling booths open in African nation, former rebel leader’s opponents call vote ‘theatre’ and say third term violates constitution and Arusha Accords
Jessica Hatcher in Bujumbura
21, Jul, 2015 @7:23 AM
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