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Press statement by the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission on the Chair’s visit to Burundi, Uganda and Tanzania
From 9 to 11 November, H.E. Mr. Jürg Lauber undertook his first visit to Burundi in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi Configuration of the UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The objective of his visit was to establish…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Burundi
The Secretary-General is alarmed by the ongoing escalation of violence in Burundi. He expresses grave concern that in recent weeks, the discovery of the bodies of civilian victims, many apparently summarily executed, has…
Readout of the Secretary-General’s phone call with H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
New York, 27 October 2015 Today, the Secretary-General called H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to discuss the situation in Burundi. The Secretary-General welcomed the decision made…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on recent killings in Burundi
The Secretary-General condemns the killing of nine civilians and two police officers in Bujumbura on 13 October, amid exchanges of heavy of gunfire in several neighborhoods of the city.
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Joseph Butore, Second Vice President of the Republic of Burundi
Today, the Secretary-General met with H.E. Mr. Joseph Butore, Second Vice President of the Republic of Burundi. They discussed potential United Nations assistance to ongoing regional efforts to address the situation in the…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Burundi
The Secretary-General has taken note of the inauguration today in Bujumbura of Pierre Nkurunziza for his third term as President of Burundi.
Readout for the Secretary-General’s telephone call with H.E. Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi
New York, 6 August 2015 - The Secretary-General spoke yesterday by telephone with H.E. Mr. Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi. He reiterated his strong condemnation of the recent killing of General…
Security Council Press Statement on Burundi
4 August 2015 - The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the killing of General Adolphe Nshimirimana on 2 August and the violent attack on Pierre Claver Mbonimpa on 3 August. They noted that there is no place…
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Burundi
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the assassination attempt on Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, a leading Burundian human rights defender who was shot and wounded by unknown assailants in Bujumbura today. He conveys his wishes…
MENUB Preliminary statement of 2015 presidential election
The Preliminary statement on the presidential elections was issued today. To download the document, go to Documents.