Developments in the Country

EAB PRESS 041204-4 December 4, 2004

[EAB Press - Burundi] The referendum on the constitution has been postponed to 22nd Dec.

Two pastors, Rev Tharcisse Rushemeza and Rev Etienne Manirakiza, have been nominated to be on the regional Electoral Commission. Pray for them and all those involved in the electoral process that is due to culminate in the election of a new President in April 2005.

Pray also for peace in the Great Lakes Region as tension increases between eastern DRCongo and Rwanda.