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Burundi: IMF Concludes ECF Review Mission
Press Release No. 13/226 June 24, 2013 A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Oral Williams, visited Bujumbura from June 10–21, 2013 to conduct the third review of the government’s economic and financial program supported...
Owner: United Nations
Groundbreaking on Solar Field in Burundi: Power Africa Partner Gigawatt Global Advances 1,000 MW Program
Amid the lush and rolling hills of Mubuga, 100 km outside the Burundian capital of Bujumbura, 2,500 people came yesterday to celebrate the festive ground-breaking for a 7.5 MW solar field that will add 15% to the East African country's generation...
Land urgently needed to avert ‘drastic deterioration’ in Burundian refugee camps in neighbouring countries
Stalled peace talks in Burundi are forcing hundreds to flee every day seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, the United Nations refugee agency warned today, appealing for more support, particularly land to shelter for new arrivals and to ensure...
Didier Reynders welcomes announced liberation of prisoners in Burundi
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders welcomes the announced liberation of prisoners in Burundi after a presidential pardon from President Nkurunziza. These prisoners are protesters against the third mandate of the...
Remarks on Burundi by Mr. Stephane Dujarric, the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Mr. Dujarric made the following remarks at a press conference at the UN Headquarters in NY today: "And […] I was asked about Burundi, and I just wanted to add that we do condemn the assassination of Mr. Emmanuel Niyonkuru, the Burundian Minister...
Remarks on Burundi by Farhan Haq, the Deputy Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
Mr. Haq made the following remarks at a press conference at the UN Headquarters in NY today: "And we were asked yesterday about Burundi, and we are very disappointed to hear that the Burundian Government has banned the country’s oldest human...
Africa: On the Murder of a Burundian Government Minister
Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 3, 2017 The United States strongly condemns the January 1 murder of Emmanuel Niyonkuru, the Burundian Minister of Water,...
Africa: On the Murder of a Burundian Government Minister
The United States strongly condemns the January 1 murder of Emmanuel Niyonkuru, the Burundian Minister of Water, Environment, and Planning. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time. We also offer our...
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UN envoy reports on 'constructive' discussions with Burundi to resolve differences
The United Nations envoy on conflict prevention has said that the international community and the Government of Burundi would find a common ground for implementing the Security Council resolution that proposes the deployment of unarmed UN police...
Act to protect civilians, UN experts urge Burundi Government
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has called on the Government of Burundi to take prompt and effective action to protect civilians, including allowing the immediate admission of a UN police contingent* to monitor...
Burundi: Second Review Under the Extended Credit Facility—Staff Report
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Statement on briefing to the Security Council by Jamal Benomar, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General for Conflict Prevention (including Burundi)
The Special Adviser to the Secretary-General for Conflict Prevention (including Burundi), Jamal Benomar, briefed the Security Council today on his recent visit to Burundi and the region regarding the implementation of Security Council resolution...
Groundbreaking on Solar Field in Burundi; Power Africa partner Gigawatt Global Advances 1,000 MW Program
Today is the historic groundbreaking in one of Africa's neediest countries for a $14m solar field to advance economic and social development AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, January 18, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Additional contact: Michael Fichtenberg...
With Burundi at ‘dangerous junction,’ UN experts call on Government to protect citizens against violence
Denouncing reports of open intimidation from armed militia against citizens of Burundi, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has called upon the Government to take immediate effective action to protect...
UN human rights body appoints Commission of Inquiry on Burundi
Following a decision of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in which it setup a commission of inquiry to investigate human rights violations and abuses in Burundi, including whether they may constitute international crimes, the President of...