Conflict in Burundi largely stems from a history of unequal representation in post-colonial government. Although 85% of the Burundian population identify as Hutu, the 15% who identify as Tutsi have been in control of social power since independence in 1962. The conflict is long and protracted as there have been numerous Hutu uprisings and Tutsi suppressions over the years. In order to understand most recent phase of armed conflict (since 1990) Burundi must be placed in its regional context. The Burundian government and the various rebel factions have all participated in alliances with forces in Rwanda, the DRC and Uganda. The Burundian government has worked closely with Rwandan government forces and Ugandan government troops, and retained a link with one of the rebel groups in the DRC. Rebels in Burundi have also received financial and tactical support from groups in the DRC and Uganda, as well as utilising these countries as safe havens from which to launch attacks against the government. Throughout the conflict, massacres of Hutu and Tutsi civilians have been attributed to both government and rebel forces. Although numerous attempts at peace have occurred since 2000, violence continues and no formal agreement has been maintained for any significant length of time. Approximately 100,000 IDPs remain in the country and more than 200,000 people have been killed (Armed Conflict Database)