Burundi

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Ahead of 2020 elections, situation in Burundi shows encouraging signs but remains fragile

14 June 2019
Economic Development

A UN Security Council meeting on the security and political situation in Burundi was held on Friday, as the country continues to grapple with a four-year-long crisis and is gearing up for new elections in 2020.

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Burundi: Inclusive dialogue ‘only viable option’ for resolving country’s political crisis says, UN envoy

19 February 2019
Peace and Security

An inter-Burundian, inclusive dialogue remains the only viable option for lasting settlement of the political crisis and the holding of elections in 2020 in a peaceful environment, the United Nations Special Envoy for the country, Michel Kafando, told the Security Council on Tuesday.

UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Burundian must take lead in launching inclusive dialogue to end political crisis – UN envoy

21 November 2018
Peace and Security

The absence of an inclusive political dialogue in Burundi has left country fragile amid the humanitarian, economic and financial difficulties and ongoing security threats, the United Nations Special Envoy there told the Security Council on Wednesday.

UNICEF/Romenzi

‘Enough is enough; stop attacks on children’ underscores UNICEF

15 May 2018
Peace and Security

With defenceless children increasingly targeted in conflicts , the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on all warring parties around the globe to comply with international law and keep them safe from harm.