Those now in power led the rebel army that drove out the Hutu killers in 1994.

ECONOMIST: Rwanda bleeds on

Mr Nyerere had been trying for over a year to end the fighting between the Tutsi-led government, who took power in a coup in 1996, and the Hutu rebels.

BBC: New peace talks for Burundi

Under the power-sharing deal, Tutsi President Pierre Buyoya is due to swap places with his Hutu Vice-President Domitien Ndayizeye on 1 May 2003.

BBC: New deadline set for Burundi truce

Under the power-sharing agreement, President Pierre Buyoya is due to step down and be replaced by Hutu Vice-President Domicien Ndayizeye in April next year.

BBC: Hopes rise for Burundi talks