Blue Helmets Prepare to Leave Burundi

With the United Nations Operation in Burundi (ONUB) ending its mandate on 31 December, officials from the world body today <"http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2006/pko157.doc.htm">pledged continued support to the country as it seeks to consolidate peace.

Since the mission was first deployed in 2004, the Central African country has held its first democratic elections in 12 years, installed a new national Government, and disarmed and demobilized nearly 22,000 combatants.

Burundi drummers

Burundi is famous for its drummers, photos don't quite catch the mood, but you get the idea!

Burundi photos

I've been browsing on Flickr, quite a few people have posted Burundi photos, I'll start with Tom Williams from Givemeaning , good blog Tom! Anyway, here's a few of his photos.