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UN chief condemns murder of Burundian General and his family in Bujumbura

India Blooms News Service | | Apr 26, 2016, at 01:43 pm

# Bujumbura #Ban Ki-Moon #Burundi #UN

New York, Apr 26 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the assassination of Brigadier General Athanase Kararuza, his wife and daughter on Monday in the crisis-torn countryâ€™s capital, Bujumbura.

According to a statement issued by Ban’s Spokesperson, Brigadier General Kararuza had served in senior positions in both the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

Extending his deepest condolences to all affected by this tragic loss, the UN chief said the assassination of Brigadier General Kararuza comes in the wake of several instances of politically-motivated assassination attempts in Burundi over recent weeks, including yesterday’s attack on Martin Nivyabandi, Minister of Human Rights, Social Affairs and Gender, as well as those on prominent members of the security forces.

“All such acts of violence serve no purpose other than to worsen the already volatile situation in Burundi. The Secretary-General urges that a rigorous and prompt investigation of these events is undertaken,” the statement indicated.

“The Secretary-General underlines that a political process is the only way for Burundians to put their country back on the path of national reconciliation and peace. He calls on all political leaders, including those in exile, to firmly renounce the use of violence in pursuit of political agendas and commit to an inclusive and genuine dialogue,” it added, noting that the UN will continue to provide its full support and assistance to all efforts aimed at promoting a peaceful settlement in Burundi.

It has been one year since the political crisis in the country began; according to the UN, to date more than 400 people have been killed and almost 260,000 people have fled the country.

Photo: UNICEF/Rob Beechey

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