Amid rising tensions, UN chief reiterates concerns to Burundian President
During their phone conversation yesterday, Ban expressed his “deep concern” over the impact of these events on security in Burundi, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told reporters in New York.
“The Secretary-General urged the President of Burundi to resume the political dialogue, which has been suspended since July 19th. He encouraged the Burundian authorities to work closely with the Ugandan-led facilitation on behalf of the East African Community.”
The Secretary-General offered the UN’s full support to help find a peaceful solution to the grave problems facing the country, the spokesperson added.
Also yesterday, the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) strongly condemned the assassination of General Nshimirimana, and the attack against Mbonimpa, while voicing concern about the deterioration of the security environment.
“The PBC Burundi Configuration calls on all Burundians to exercise restraint in order to prevent a further escalation of violence” and “to establish the necessary conditions for rebuilding trust and fostering national unity,” said the statement.
The group also called on the Government and political actors in Burundi to urgently resume dialogue.
Photo: UNICEF Burundi/Eliane Luthi
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