burundian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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"I have my own document that recognises my refugee status in South Africa, but all of us are still being chased away," a Burundian woman, who was there with her four children, told the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
At least 85,000 refugees have fled into Burundi since the advance, with the numbers rising daily, Burundian officials said Tuesday.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
Burundi's government fears that if the M23 cements its presence in South Kivu, it would strengthen a Burundian rebel group called Red Tabara.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
Thousands of Burundian troops are deployed in South Kivu where they are fighting the M23 alongside Kinshasa's forces.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
Alex, fifteen and the oldest, understood English, but spoke with a thick Burundian accent that, combined with his deepening and sometimes cracking voice, made him hard to understand sometimes.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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