Ban condemns assassination of former Burundian minister Mossi
“This despicable act of violence only serves to promote divisions, entrench mistrust, and destabilize the country,” said a statement issued this evening by Ban's spokesperson, in which the UN chief extended his deepest condolences to Mossi's family.
The Secretary-General in his statement reiterated the need to intensify efforts to find a negotiated settlement to the crisis in Burundi and called on all parties concerned to engage fully and in good faith in the peace process led by the East African Community (EAC).
“The United Nations will continue to provide assistance to the EAC-led dialogue process and its Facilitator, former President of […] Tanzania, Benjamin Mkapa,: the statement concluded.
Media reports suggest that Mossi was shot by unknown assailants near her home in Bujumbura.
Burundi's political crisis began last year when President Pierre Nkurunziza decided to run for a third term, sparking protests. To date, it has been reported that hundreds of people have been killed, more than 240,000 have fled the nation, and thousands more have been arrested.
UN Photo/Mark Garten (file)
Source: www.justearthnews.com
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