Country Reports on Terrorism 2012

Countering Radicalization and Violent Extremism: The Burkinabe government encourages
regular and ongoing interfaith dialogues as a way to mitigate violent extremism. Religious
leaders regularly denounced violence and called for the peaceful coexistence of all religions.
BURUNDI
Overview: Burundi has shown an interest in addressing international terrorism and has
contributed troops to the AU Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). A counterterrorism cell, formed in
2010, consists of elements of the police, military, and the National Intelligence Service. The
cell's physical security recommendations have been put into operation but the cell has not yet
implemented a comprehensive counterterrorism plan.
Legislation, Law Enforcement, and Border Security: Burundi has provisions in its penal code
defining all forms of terrorism. Sentences for acts of terrorism range from 10 to 20 years or life
imprisonment if the act results in the death of a person. Burundian law enforcement continued its
participation in the Department of State’s Antiterrorism Assistance program and the International
Law Enforcement Academy.
Countering Terrorist Finance: Burundi is not considered a significant center for terrorist
financing. The government has created counterterrorist financing laws but has yet to commit
funding, provide training, or implement policies. Burundi is not a member of a Financial Action
Task Force-style regional body. For further information on money laundering and financial
crimes, we refer you to the 2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR),
Volume 2, Money Laundering and Financial Crimes:
http://www.state.gov/j/inl/rls/nrcrpt/index.htm.
Regional and International Cooperation: Burundi is a member of the Partnership for Regional
East African Counterterrorism, and as such, has received funding for counterterrorism training.
Burundi has cooperated with neighboring countries to exchange information on suspected
terrorists. Burundi has also contributed troops to AMISOM to stabilize the situation in Somalia
and to counter terrorism.
Countering Radicalization and Violent Extremism: The Burundian government does not have
any formal programs to counter violent extremism. Several international organizations fund
vocational training and economic development programs designed to provide positive
alternatives for populations vulnerable to radicalization and recruitment into terrorist
organizations.
CAMEROON
Overview: The Government of Cameroon considers counterterrorism a top security priority and
worked with the United States to improve the capacity of its security forces. Cameroon’s
prospects for preventing terrorism also rested on the ability of the government to address
humanitarian concerns in its northern regions (following a slow response to catastrophic flooding
in September and October 2012) as well as socio-economic and political challenges such as
widespread youth unemployment, poor transportation infrastructure, inadequate public service
delivery, endemic corruption, and political marginalization.
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