- Esther Kamatari
Princess Esther Kamatari (born 1951) is a
writer , model, and exiledBurundi an princess.Esther Kamatari grew up in
Burundi as a member of theroyal family . Followingindependence in 1962, the king was overthrown in amilitary coup d'etat , and themonarchy abolished in 1966. Kamatari fled the country in 1964 after her father'sassassination and settled inParis , where she became a model. An attempt to re-establish the kingdom ended with the murder of KingNtare V in 1972.Burundi's post-independence history has been dominated by tensions between the
Hutu majority and theTutsi minority. The civil war of the 1990s in Burundi and conflicts with neighbouring countries and the plight of thousands of child-victims of war led her to become involved with theAssociation of the People of Burundi inFrance . In Burundi she is known for herhumanitarian work .A
peace brokered bySouth Africa has made elections possible in Burundi, and Esther Kamatari and herAbahuza party, which means "bringing people together," will run on the platform of restoration of the monarchy.Marriage and children
Esther is married to a man named Gilles. He is a doctor. They have two children, Jade and Arthur. Esther already had a daughter, Frédérique, from a previous relationship.
Publications
*Kamatari, E. and Renault, M. 2001. "Princesse des Rugo, mon histoire". Bayard, ISBN 2-227-13914-5
External links
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/3688238.stm BBC News, Princess for President of Burundi]
* [http://www.afrol.com/articles/14302 Afrol News, Burundi Princess, top model seeks presidency]
* [http://www.boekenarena.nl/result-titel.asp?ISBN=9069747189 Information about the Dutch translation of Esther Kamatari's autobiography]See also
*
List of African writers (by country)#Burundi
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