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Second Republic

Burundian history
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The Second Republic of Burundi began in 1976 under President Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, following the overthrow of Michel Micombero. This period was marked by significant ethnic conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi populations, which had led to widespread violence and displacement since Burundi's independence. The First Republic was discredited by the 1972 genocidal killings of Hutu, which also caused internal tensions among the Tutsi elite. Bagaza, a Tutsi himself, aimed to strengthen the ruling UPRONA party and asserted state control over the Roman Catholic Church, which was perceived as favoring the Hutu. The era was characterized by efforts to consolidate Tutsi political dominance and repress perceived opposition.12

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