Security Council Concerned at Burundi Stalemate
2018-08-23 13:08:59|Editor: zh
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council on Wednesday expressed concern over the lack of progress in the political situation in Burundi.
While the security situation in the East African country is generally calm, members of the Security Council are concerned over the slow progress of inter-Burundian dialogue and lack of engagement by the government, the UN body said in a press statement.
The members are calling on all Burundian stakeholders to participate unconditionally in the dialogue led by the East African Community and reach an agreement well ahead of the 2020 elections.
Stressing that dialogue is the only viable process for a sustainable political settlement, the council members welcomed the announcement by President Pierre Nkurunziza that he will not seek another term in 2020, which is seen as a first step toward reducing political tensions.
The Burundi political crisis dates back to April 2015, when President Nkurunziza sought a controversial third term.
The council members said they hope the 2020 elections will be free, fair, peaceful and fully inclusive, with the participation of all political parties and women. The political and human rights situation has to be considerably improved and progress made on reconciliation to enable credible elections, they said.
The council members are asking other states in the region to refrain from any interference and respect their obligations under international law.
The humanitarian situation in Burundi has been deteriorating with nearly 180,000 Burundians internally displaced, nearly 400,000 seeking refuge in neighboring countries, and 3.6 million people in need, they said.
UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Security Council on Wednesday expressed concern over the lack of progress in the political situation in Burundi.
While the security situation in the East African country is generally calm, members of the Security Council are concerned over the slow progress of inter-Burundian dialogue and lack of engagement by the government, the UN body said in a press statement.
The members are calling on all Burundian stakeholders to participate unconditionally in the dialogue led by the East African Community and reach an agreement well ahead of the 2020 elections.
Stressing that dialogue is the only viable process for a sustainable political settlement, the council members welcomed the announcement by President Pierre Nkurunziza that he will not seek another term in 2020, which is seen as a first step toward reducing political tensions.
The Burundi political crisis dates back to April 2015, when President Nkurunziza sought a controversial third term.
The council members said they hope the 2020 elections will be free, fair, peaceful and fully inclusive, with the participation of all political parties and women. The political and human rights situation has to be considerably improved and progress made on reconciliation to enable credible elections, they said.
The council members are asking other states in the region to refrain from any interference and respect their obligations under international law.
The humanitarian situation in Burundi has been deteriorating with nearly 180,000 Burundians internally displaced, nearly 400,000 seeking refuge in neighboring countries, and 3.6 million people in need, they said.
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