Cassam Uteem received by the head of Burundian diplomacy
As part of his first meetings with Burundi authorities, the Special Envoy and Head of the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi on Monday afternoon met with the Minister of External Relations and…
UN electoral mission prepared to help country in ‘decisive’ return to peace
The United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi, known by its French acronym MENUB, officially launched its activities today in the capital of Bujumbura as the country prepares for critical elections to be held…
UN political chief says Burundi making strides towards ‘peaceful, credible’ elections
Amid a flare-up in fighting and ongoing political tensions between the Government and opposition members, the organization of legitimate elections in Burundi remains ‘one of the most pressing challenges’ facing the African…
MENUB attends meeting between electoral actors to discuss voters' enrolment
Burundian actors of the ongoing electoral process and partners are gathered in Bujumbura for a 2-day’s workshop to evaluate and discuss on the voter’s enrolment process.
Jailing of Burundian journalist raises concerns ahead of elections
The imprisonment of Burundian journalist Bob Rugurika raises serious concerns about the exercise of the freedom of expression in Burundi, particularly ahead of the upcoming elections, the UN Office of the High Commissioner…
UN Special Envoy visits Burundi's electoral commission data center
The Secretary-General Special Envoy and Head of the UN Electoral Observation Mission for Burundi visited CENI's data processing center on 8 February 2015.
UN Security Council stresses need for credible, peaceful elections in Burundi
The United Nations Security Council today urged the Government of Burundi to establish a climate of freedom and openness conducive to the holding of elections later this year.
Chief of MENUB meets with political parties, youth and media to ensure peaceful elections
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General and Chief of the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi held discussions regarding the upcoming elections.
Statement by President Cassam Uteem, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of MENUB – Meeting of Stakeholders in the 2015 Electoral Process, 9 March 2015
Excellency, Minister of the Interior, Mr. Mayor of Bujumbura, Leaders of political parties, Representatives of religious organizations,
Election Stakeholders Sign Charter of Non-Violence
Burundian election stakeholders including the Government, the Electoral commission, representatives of political parties, youth organizations and civil society signed a Charter of Non-Violence, committing to peace before…
UN Secretary-General spoken to Burundi's President on upcoming elections
United Nations Secretary-General on Friday urged the President of Burundi Pierre Nkurunziza "to carefully consider the potential consequences, for the country and his legacy, of his decisions in the run-up to the presidential…
Ban Ki-moon expressed his concern about an attack against the wife of an opposition leader
The Secretary-General has expressed his concern at the report of an apparent assassination attempt on Sundayagainst Annonciate Haberisoni, wife of Burundian opposition leader Agathon Rwasa, as Burundi prepares for general…