Burundi warning

The Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens against travel to Burundi and the surrounding Great Lakes Region.

Burundi has been plagued by civil war since 1993. As the result of a peace process undertaken by many of Burundi’s political parties, a 3-year transition government was installed on Nov. 1, 2001. However, one rebel faction continues combat operations. Rebels have launched rocket and mortar attacks on Bujumbura and other major cities. Gunfire in and around the capital has resulted in numerous injuries and deaths. Vehicles on the nation’s major roads have been attacked regularly.

U.S. Government personnel are prohibited from flying to, from or within Burundi during the hours of darkness.