Ganwa

Ganwa is the princely group that traditionally ruled Burundi. Some say that they formed a distinct ethnic group.[1] Other say that they were generally ethnic Tutsi.[2] They have launched several appeals to be recognized as a distinct ethnic group.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Ethnic Conflict in Burundi
  2. ↑ Civil Wars of the World: Major Conflicts Since World War II, Volume 1 page 205
  3. ↑ Identity, politics, and economics in the East African Community’s most troubled member
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