The different expert reports have clearly shown that the conflict in Burundi has not just been political—it's been degenerating into an ethnic conflict. It could also become a genocide problem very soon.
Our country is right next to Rwanda, which is about five hours to the north of us. We know what genocide is like. We don't take those words and reports lightly. When the government doesn't even manage to produce a counter-report, and is content to say the country's sovereignty is being violated, and the like... I don't think that's sufficient.
Canada—and the other countries that make up the international community—should follow what's happening, because the world has become a global village. Everything happening on the other side of the world, even in a small country, has repercussions as far away as Canada. Obviously, the neighbouring countries are experiencing effects. Specifically, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Congo are experiencing massive refugee flows.
I must add that the Imbonerakure, the militia belonging to the party in power, is known to be in cahoots with the former inter-services Rwandan armed forces, whose sinister reputation brings back sinister memories. They can do in Burundi what they did in Rwanda. This is why we're calling on Canada to join other countries in the international community to ensure the situation does not degenerate.