Martyazo

Republic of Martyazo
  • République de Martyazo
1972
Flag of Martyazo
Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Possible flag[a]
Contemporary United States Central Intelligence Agency map of Burundi showing areas of Hutu rebel activity during the Ikiza
Contemporary United States Central Intelligence Agency map of Burundi showing areas of Hutu rebel activity during the Ikiza
StatusUnrecognised state
GovernmentRepublic
Historical eraIkiza
• Established
1 May 1972
• Disestablished
c. 10 May 1972
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Burundi
Burundi
Today part ofBurundi

The Republic of Martyazo (French: République de Martyazo) was a short-lived secessionist state proclaimed by Hutu rebels at Vyanda in Burundi's province of Makamba in the early May 1972 during the Ikiza, a period of genocidal violence affecting Burundi.

  1. ^ Chrétien & Dupaquier 2007, pp. 89–90 (note 23).


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