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Global Open day Statement SRSG

SRSG Onanga commends Burundians for achievements in peace consolidation, confirms continued United Nations support to tackle the challenges still ahead Bujumbura, 3 October 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General to Burundi, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, speaking at his first press…

29 October 2012- The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB), Parfait Onanga-Anyanga today called on all participants at the Burundi' partners conference to support Burundi as the country is embarked on a lasting path of development and…

UN day 2012:SRSG's speech

Burundi's partners conference: SRSG's speech

27 November 2012 - Representatives of security forces from 34 African countries are reunited in Bujumbura in a 2-day international conference sponsored by the United Nations to discuss their role in ending violence against women and girls within the framework of the Secretary-General's "Unite to end…

10 December 2012 - The Special Representative of the Secretary-General today reminded the UN readiness to continue support Burundian institutions in promoting good governance and combat against corruption initiatives, namely the revision of the anti-corrption legal framework and encoutraged civil…

UN agencies representatives during the signature ceremony of the new UNDAF in Bujumbura. The new agreement UNDAF is based in the country's strategy to combat poverty (CSLP II) discussed with donors at Geneva's Partners Conference, in October 2012, and focused on good governance, economy growth and…

17 January 2013 - The United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) chair to Burundi this week reiterated international community willingness to support Burundi in the follow up of Geneva's partners conference held in October 2012. "It will be easier for the international community to support…

24 January 2013 - Despite political challenges and concerns about human rights, Burundi has continued to make progress in peace consolidation, security and stability as well as improving human rights situation, the United Nations Secretary-General's report states. "It is incumbent on both the…

24 January 2013 – Burundi continues to make steady progress in strengthening governance and recovering from recurrent strife, but given persistent political tensions and poverty, support from the international community is still required, a United Nations envoy said today. In particular, Mr. Onanga…

01 February 2013 - The Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey D. Feltman, arrives this Friday in Burundi for a brief visit. He will meet with the President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza tomorrow. During his staying, the top UN official will also meet with members of the Government…