UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...
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UPDATE: RUSSIA, UKRAINE TO MEET IN ISTANBUL AMID HOPES FOR RENEWED DIALOGUE. (PHOTO).

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 Russia, Ukraine to Meet in Istanbul Amid Hopes for Renewed Dialogue


Istanbul, Turkey — May 16, 2025



Officials from Russia and Ukraine are set to meet in Istanbul this week in what analysts are calling a tentative step toward reinitiating peace talks after months of intensified hostilities and a diplomatic stalemate.


The Turkish government, which has maintained relations with both Kyiv and Moscow throughout the conflict, will host the high-level meeting. A spokesperson for Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday that delegations from both countries will arrive in Istanbul over the weekend for preliminary discussions.


“This is not yet a formal resumption of negotiations,” said a senior Turkish official speaking on condition of anonymity. “But both sides have agreed to sit at the same table and explore the possibility of creating a roadmap toward reducing tensions.”


The planned meeting follows a series of back-channel contacts brokered by Ankara and facilitated by the United Nations. It marks the first face-to-face contact between Russian and Ukrainian representatives since last year’s failed ceasefire talks in Geneva.


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while cautious, has expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue. “We will never compromise on our territorial integrity,” he said in a recent address. “But we are open to diplomatic efforts that can save lives and ensure a just peace.”


Russian officials have echoed a similar tone, albeit with their own conditions. “We remain open to dialogue, but it must recognize the new realities on the ground,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, referring to Russian control of certain contested territories in eastern Ukraine.


Observers warn that expectations should remain low. Trust between the two countries remains deeply eroded, and major sticking points — including territorial sovereignty, security guarantees, and war crimes accountability — remain unresolved.


Still, the Istanbul talks represent a rare glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak geopolitical landscape. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have both expressed support for Turkey’s diplomatic initiative.


Turkey previously hosted Russia-Ukraine negotiations in March 2022, before talks ultimately collapsed. With renewed efforts underway, the international community will be watching closely to see if Istanbul can once again serve as a bridge between the two adversaries.

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