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<p>The UK is playing a leading role in trying to build a strong and coherent international
response to the crisis in Burundi. I visited Burundi in December 2015 and have consistently
urged the Government of Burundi, in the strongest terms, to end the violence and engage
in inclusive dialogue. Through the conflict, stability and security fund, we will
be increasing our efforts on the ground which will include deploying a Burundi coordinator
to Bujumbura.</p><p>DFID offices in Kigali and Dar Es Salaam have stepped up their
analysis and coverage of the crisis to ensure they can respond to an evolving situation
and increasing humanitarian assistance as necessary. My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary
Under Secretary of State for International Development, Nick Hurd MP, has visited
the Burundi refugee camps in Tanzania and DFID has provided £14.25 million in Tanzania
and £6.9million in Rwanda to support refugees.</p><p>In March I addressed the UN Security
Council and regional leaders of the Great Lakes, highlighting the need for urgent
action in Burundi. British Ambassadors and High Commissioners across the region continue
to lobby their host Governments on the importance of taking action to resolve the
situation in Burundi.</p>
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