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7664th Security Council Meeting: Situation in Burundi
Amid continuing violence and a persistent political impasse in Burundi, the Security Council requested today that the Secretary-General present options for the deployment of a United Nations police contribution to monitor the security situation, promote respect for human rights, and advance the rule of law in the country.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2279 (2016), the Council urged the Government of Burundi and all other parties concerned to reject any kind of violence and condemn any public statement inciting hatred, demanding that they refrain from actions that threatened the country’s peace and stability. It further urged the Government to guarantee fundamental freedoms for all and adhere to the rule of law, strongly condemning all violations and abuses of human rights.
While welcoming the Government’s steps to withdraw media bans, cancel arrest warrants and release detainees, the Council urged it to fulfil its remaining commitments. It also urged the Government, and all other stakeholders committed to a peaceful solution, to cooperate fully with the East African Community-led, African Union-endorsed mediator and facilitator for an inclusive and genuine intra-Burundian dialogue. The Council called upon other States in the region to contribute to a solution to the crisis and refrain from supporting the activities of armed movements.
By further terms, the Council requested that the Secretary-General support the intra-Burundian dialogue through the good offices of his Special Adviser for Conflict Prevention, and that he enhance the Organization’s engagement in Burundi by strengthening the Special Adviser’s team.
The meeting began at 7:06 p.m. and ended at 7:47 p.m.
