On this day, 29 years ago, July 25, 1996 (June 10, 1996 in the lunar calendar), a military coup occurred in Burundi. Former President, Tutsi Pierre Buyoya (2 from left), is President On July 25, 1996, the Tutsi-controlled military in Burundi announced that it had deposed President Ntibantun Garcia (Hutu) and appointed former President, Tutsi Pierre Buyoya, as president. It is reported that Ntibantun Garcia has fled to the U.S. Embassy in Burundi for refuge. African countries have strongly condemned the coup in Burundi. In a statement to the press, United Nations Secretary-General Boutros-Ghali said the international community will never accept a change of government achieved in Burundi by force or other illegal means. "The armed forces should also realize that a military coup will not solve any problems in Burundi and may only intensify violence between the factions," he added.