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At Brussels conference, Ban says genocide prevention is global responsibility
1 April 2014 – Addressing the International Conference on Genocide Prevention in Brussels, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today declared that defending human rights is a global responsibility, and called on all…
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Burundi: UN chief urges restraint following clashes between police, opposition parties
14 March 2014 – Deeply concerned about violent confrontations between the police and members of opposition in Burundi, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is urging both the government and political parties to de-escalate tensions…
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UN official denounces restrictions on political rights ahead of Burundian polls
7 March 2014 – The United Nations human rights chief today voiced concern at the increasing restrictions on civil and political rights in Burundi, following a series of violent acts by the ruling party’s youth wing and the…
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BNUB congratulates Government and Parliamentarians for the adoption of Burundi new Electoral Code
26 April 2014 - The United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) welcomed the adoption by consensus of the new Electoral Code by the National Assembly of Burundi, this Friday 25 April 2014 which is seen as an important step in…
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Burundi political infighting could derail country’s peacebuilding efforts – UN official
14 May 2014 – The political situation in Burundi remains tense with limited political space not conducive to protection of human rights, a United Nations envoy today told the Security Council today, warning that as the…
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Burundian political actors and parties met for the second time
20 May 2014 – Burundian political actors and parties today met in Bujumbura to discuss the implementation of the Roadmap towards the 2015 elections at a one-day workshop co-organized by the Burundi Ministry of Interior and…
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SG calls on Burundi to observe due process regarding detained human rights activist - spokesperson
30 May 2014 – The United Nations Secretary-General is concerned about the case of Burundian human rights activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa and calls on Burundian authorities to observe the right to due process, his spokesperson…
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Special Envoys for Great Lakes Region concerned about political restrictions in Burundi
3 June 2014 – United Nations Secretary-General, African Union, European Union and United States Special Envoys to the Great Lakes Region on Monday expressed concern about the constraints on political space and civil liberties…
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BNUB welcomes signature of general principles for the conduct of 2015 elections
10 June 2014 – The United Nations Office in Burundi (BNUB) welcomes the signature of the General Principles for the conduct of the 2015 elections by the Government of Burundi, the National Independent Electoral Commission…
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Senior UN human rights official to visit Burundi
25 June 2014 – The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ivan Šimonović, visits Burundi from 25 to 27 June to discuss the human rights situation ahead of next year's presidential elections. During his…
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Senior UN official calls on Burundi to protect human rights ahead of next year presidential election
27 June 2014 - The United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ivan Šimonović, today called on authorities of Burundi to ensure that human rights are fully protected ahead of next year's presidential…
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General Principles for the Conduct of the 2015 Elections
We, Representatives of the Government of Burundi, the CENI, political parties and actors, gathered in Bujumbura on 9 June 2014, in the presence of civil society, and bilateral and multilateral partners; Considering relevant…