release on April 18th. The Embassy urges those who live specifically in the Northwest area, to take the following safety measures:
- Avoid all moves within the city or outside the city at night.
- Delay, as often as possible, all moves towards the Province during the day, excluding important professional moves.
- Avoid using the road n.3 (toward Rumonge) and the road n.9 (toward Bubanza).
- Avoid all travel further than the airport.
- Stay in contact with the French Embassy security post, by radio or telephone.
Julien Favre-Bulle, the Managing Director of AGS Frasers Burundi, has confirmed that the branch’s facilities have not been damaged during the bombings. It is possible that, during the course of any conflicts or uprisings, AGS Frasers Burundi’s operational activities may be disrupted in order to protect our infrastructure and the interests of our clients and employees.
Despite pressure from the UN and the European Commission on rebels and the government, 11 rebels (of the last active guerrilla group) were killed on Monday by Burundi troops during clashes, bringing the death toll to 44.
We will continue to keep you informed of any changes if the situation worsens.
For all other information or urgent requests, please contact AGS Frasers Burundi’s Managing Director, Mr. Julien Favre-Bulle, or the Africa Desk Burundi coordinator, Ms. Hayley Atherton. |
