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UN official has “better understanding”

    NAIROBI

    Following his recent visit to Burundi, the UN Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast has said he has a better understanding of the situation in the country. According to an official Burundi statement, sent to IRIN on Thursday, Prendergast held talks with President Pierre Buyoya on the Burundi peace process. They agreed that a new facilitator, “with proven professionalism and neutrality”, should be found to replace the late Julius Nyerere.

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