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statements by the President of the Security Council of 9 March 1995 2/ and
29 March 1995 3/ on the situation in Burundi,
Recognizing also the efforts being made by the Organization of African
Unity and by its current Chairman to assist Burundi in regaining peace,
confidence and stability,
Recognizing further the important role played by the Organization of
African Unity Mission in Burundi, and stressing the need for the United
Nations and the Organization of African Unity to coordinate their efforts in
dealing with the situation in Burundi,
Welcoming the agreement signed on 22
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
the implementation of a major programme of
services in the field of human rights, the
part of preventive action supported by the
September 1994 by the United
and the Government of Burundi on
technical assistance and advisory
various components of which form
international community,
Appreciating the efforts of the United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights to promote and protect human rights in Burundi, in particular by
setting up an office of the Centre for Human Rights of the Secretariat and by
mobilizing international cooperation in the quest for peace and security in
Burundi,
Reiterating the special importance of the Convention on Governance
signed on 10 September 1994,
Welcoming the constructive negotiations between the parties signatories
to the Convention on Governance, which resulted in the formation of a
coalition Government on 1 March 1995,
Expressing great regret at the subversive acts, acts of violence and
looting perpetrated by armed terrorist groups and armed militias against
innocent populations which seriously jeopardize civil peace,
Welcoming the joint message of the President and the Prime Minister of
Burundi addressed to the Secretary-General, and condemning the inflammatory
broadcasts transmitted by the radio station "La voix de la démocratie - Ijwi
Ry’abanyagihugu", as well as those transmitted by other radio stations which
incite ethnic hatred in Burundi,
Stressing the importance of cooperation between all parties in Burundi
in order to achieve national reconciliation and respect for human rights,
Taking note of the declaration on Burundi adopted by the Eleventh
Conference of Heads of State or Government of Non-Aligned Countries, held at
Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, from 18 to 20 October 1995, 4/
2/
S/PRST/1995/10.
3/
S/PRST/1995/13.
4/
See A/50/752-S/1995/1035.
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