Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
Sep 17, 2022, at 09:26 pm
New York: Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.
With peace restored, Burundi president says poverty is the remaining threat
Sep 24, 2021, at 07:16 pm
New York: The President of Burundi said on Thursday that, 60 years after the country’s independence, “the restoration of peace, security, stability and social cohesion are a reality” in the African nation.
Torture, killings, lawlessness, still blight Burundi’s rights record
Sep 17, 2021, at 10:16 pm
New York: The people of Burundi continue to endure serious human rights violations including possible crimes against humanity, the majority committed by those with links to the ruling party, UN-appointed independent investigators said on Thursday.
Burundi refugees in Tanzania living in fear: UN rights experts
Apr 14, 2021, at 04:37 pm
New York: The rights of refugees and asylum seekers who have fled Burundi for Tanzania must be respected, experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday in an appeal to authorities in both countries.
At UN Assembly, President of Burundi rejects diplomatic aggression against his country
Sep 25, 2020, at 09:25 pm
New York: The “indiscriminate consequences” of the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the importance of multilateralism and how the world handles global challenges and contradictions, the President of Burundi told world leaders gathered virtually for the UN General Assembly.
Human rights violations continue in Burundi under new Government: UN report
Sep 18, 2020, at 10:21 pm
New York: UN-appointed investigators have issued fresh warnings about ongoing rights violations and impunity in Burundi, since the death of former President Pierre Nkurunziza, who ran for a third term in 2015, in a move deemed by opposition to be unconstitutional.
Burundi election countdown amid ‘deteriorating’ human rights situation
Mar 11, 2020, at 04:42 pm
New York/IBNS: Two months ahead of Burundi’s planned local and presidential elections, senior UN-appointed independent rights investigators have urged the Government to reopen the “democratic, civil and political space” there.
Stage set for successful 2020 Burundi elections, Foreign Minister tells General Assembly
Oct 01, 2019, at 10:01 am
New York: With organizational and financial preparations for Burundi’s 2020 elections well underway, Ezechiel Nibigira, Minister of Foreign Affairs, told the UN General Assembly on Monday the Government is wary of, and will not tolerate, any outside interference in the polls.
Ahead of 2020 elections, situation in Burundi shows encouraging signs but remains fragile
Jun 15, 2019, at 07:20 am
New York, June 15 (IBNS): A UN Security Council meeting on the security and political situation in Burundi was held on Friday, as the country continues to grapple with a four-year-long crisis and is gearing up for new elections in 2020.
Nine killed at mining site after mountain collapses in northern Burundi
May 20, 2019, at 09:48 am
Bujumbura, May 19 (Xinhua/UNI) Nine people were killed and 16 others were injured on Saturday at a mining site in northern Burundi, after a mountain collapsed around midday due to heavy rain, a local official said Sunday.
UN human rights chief regrets closure of Burundi office following Government pressure
Mar 06, 2019, at 09:23 am
New York, Mar 6 (IBNS): In a statement released on Tuesday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, announced her regret at the closure of the UN Human Rights Office in Burundi – which was set up more than two decades ago – at the insistence of the country’s government.
Feb 20, 2019, at 09:45 am
New York, Feb 20 (IBNS): An inter-Burundian, inclusive dialogue remains the only viable option for lasting settlement of the political crisis and the holding of elections in 2020 in a peaceful environment, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country, Michel Kafando, told the Security Council on Tuesday
Burundi should no longer be on UN Security Council’s agenda, says Foreign Minister
Sep 30, 2018, at 04:29 pm
New York, Sept 30 (IBNS): The United Nations Security Council should “have the courage to remove Burundi from its agenda”, Foreign Minister Ezekiel Nibigira said on Saturday from the rostrum of the General Assembly.
Opponents of constitutional change in Burundi face torture and execution: UN investigators
Jun 28, 2018, at 11:24 am
New York, June 28 (IBNS): In Burundi, opponents of constitutional reform supported by the Government have faced torture and execution amid a “continuing environment of threats and intimidation”, senior UN investigators said on Wednesday.
UN envoy urges ‘inclusive’ talks to resolve crisis in Burundi
May 25, 2018, at 05:42 pm
New York, May 25 (IBNS): Inclusive talks remain the only way to find a lasting solution to the political, socio-economic and humanitarian crisis that has engulfed Burundi since 2015, the United Nations envoy for the African Great Lakes country said on Thursday.
Burundi: Security Council urges dialogue amid deteriorating political and humanitarian situation
Apr 06, 2018, at 01:41 pm
New York, Apr 6 (JEN): Expressing deep concern over the slow pace of the inter-Burundian dialogue and the lack of engagement by the Government, the United Nations Security Council called on all stakeholders, in particular the authorities to commit to the dialogue and reach an agreement ahead of the 2020 elections.
Feb 27, 2018, at 02:41 pm
New York, Feb 27 (JEN): Urgent efforts are needed to keep the “hard-won” gains in Burundi from eroding, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council on Monday, noting that while the security situation is calm, there is still the potential for volatility as political tensions persist.
Burundi: UN independent panel calls for ICC probe into possible crimes against humanity
Sep 06, 2017, at 04:31 am
New York, Sept 5(Just Earth News): Having concluded that serious human rights violations, including executions and sexual violence, are continuing in Burundi with impunity, a United Nations-appointed expert panel will ask the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into possible crimes against humanity.
Burundi: Senior UN official urges steps towards political dialogue amid ongoing fragility
Jun 21, 2017, at 03:46 pm
New York, June 21(Just Earth News): Amid Burundi's “fragile†security situation, marked by recent grenade attacks in the capital, Bujumbura, a senior United Nations political official told the Security Council on Tuesday that regional actors and international partners must press for confidence-building measures that would be conducive for holding an inclusive and credible political dialogue in the country.
Burundian authorities 'shut doors' to engagement, cooperation – Security Council told
Mar 10, 2017, at 02:09 pm
New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News): Nearly two years after the political impasse started in Burundi, national authorities are reducing their cooperation with the United Nations system which risks undermining efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis and cutting assistance to a population in need, the Security Council was told on Thursday.
Nov 30, 2016, at 01:27 pm
New York, Nov 30 (Just Earth News): Denouncing reports of open intimidation from armed militia against citizens of Burundi, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has called upon the Government to take immediate effective action to protect its people.
UN human rights body appoints Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Nov 23, 2016, at 12:19 pm
New York, Nov 23 (Just Earth News): Following a decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in which it setup a commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations and abuses in Burundi, including whether they may constitute international crimes, the President of the body has appointed the Commission’s Chair and members.
Sep 25, 2016, at 03:53 pm
New York, Sept 25 (Just Earth News): Burundi has rejected deliberately politicized or falsified reports on the human rights situation in the country and will produce a comprehensive survey on the issue in response to a recently-released United Nations-backed inquiry, its Minister for External Affairs told the General Assembly on Saturday.
UN adviser on preventing genocide deplores ‘inflammatory statements’ by senior Burundi official
Aug 26, 2016, at 04:33 am
New York, Aug 25 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Special Adviser on Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng, has expressed concern at inflammatory statements concerning the genocide in Rwanda that were made by a senior official of the ruling party in Burundi and cautioned that such statements could constitute incitement to violence.
Security Council approves 228-strong UN police contingent for Burundi
Jul 30, 2016, at 03:42 pm
New York, July 30 (Just Earth News):The Security Council this evening requested Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to establish a United Nations police officers component in Burundi for an initial period of one year to monitor the security situation and to support the Office of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights (OHCHR) in monitoring rights violations and abuses in the crisis-gripped country.
Burundi: On second visit to country, UN human rights experts call for concrete steps to end crisis
Jun 18, 2016, at 12:28 pm
New York, June 18 (Just Earth News): Concluding their second visit to Burundi, a team of United Nations independent human rights experts welcomed certain improvements in the country, but warned that the recent “calm should not be confused with long term stability,†and also called on all parties in the country to stop the use of violence as a political tool.
Burundi: UNICEF concerned over arrests, school expulsion of students
Jun 08, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, June 8 (Just Earth News):The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday it is concerned about the arrests, expulsions from school and injuries of students in Burundi schools, and has called for all parties involved in the political conflict in the country to fully respect the rights of children to education and to protect them from violence.
Burundi: UN agency warns 4.6 million people facing food insecurity
Jun 02, 2016, at 03:14 pm
New York, June 2 (Just Earth News): Some 4.6 million people in Burundi are food insecure, with more than 500,000 of them requiring urgent emergency food assistance, the United Nations food relief agency has said, warning that food stocks are stretched as a result of the fragile socio-economic context in the country.
Burundi: UN probe completes on-the-ground deployment of human rights monitors
May 25, 2016, at 01:45 pm
New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Independent Investigation in Burundi, which was set up to investigate human rights violations in the country since April 2015, said on Tuesday it has completed the deployment of a team of human rights monitors on the ground.
UN rights chief condemns spate of assassinations in Burundi
Apr 28, 2016, at 01:43 pm
New York, Apr 28 (Just Earth News/IBNS): The United Nations human rights chief on Wednesday condemned the increasing number of attacks against high-level officials in Burundi and called for proper investigations to be carried out.