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Although MENUB complete its term, "I reaffirm that the United Nations will remain steadfast in their support for the people and Government of Burundi." These are the words from the message of the Secretary General of the…
The United Nations system in Burundi, in collaboration with the government, commemorated the 70th anniversary of the United Nations' creation on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Bujumbura. On this occasion, UN officials…
A wide view of the Security Council. UN Photo/Loey Felipe
The Security Council today voiced its deep concerns about the growing insecurity, the continued rise in violence, and the persisting political impasse in Burundi, marked by a lack of dialogue among Burundian stakeholders.
The implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi, which is ending on December 31, 2015, was discussed Thursday in Bujumbura during meetings with representatives of the…
Burning barricades in Bujumbura, as turmoil erupted in Burundi. Desire Nimubona/IRIN
Fifteen years after the signing of a landmark Burundi peace accord, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all the country’s political leaders, including those in exile, to find common cause and commit…
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern over the situation in Burundi, where the security situation continues to worsen following the recent elections, and strongly condemned the assassination yesterday of General…
In a statement attributable to his spokesman, the Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on all Burundian parties to facilitate the work of the UN observers and called, in particular, on the government to ensure their…
The African Union, the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region and the United Nations, facilitators for Burundian dialogue, on Tuesday brought together parties involved in 2015 elections in an attempt to resume…
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit, and members of the facilitation team that joined and supported the dialogue between the Burundian parties, met today in Bujumbura with…
Deeply worried at the increasingly violent and threatening actions by a pro-government militia in Burundi, the United Nations human rights chief today urged the national authorities to take immediate and concrete measures to…
The United Nations is continuing its efforts to facilitate a dialogue among Burundian stakeholders amid the country’s ongoing political deadlock and a burgeoning humanitarian crisis, a spokesperson for the Organization…
At the conclusion of a two-day visit to Burundi, Adama Dieng, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, warned of increased tensions and the risk of further violence, especially in Bujumbura unless all parties engage in…