Security Council urges end to hostilities in Burundi
2 August -- Members of the United Nations Security Council today called on all parties to the conflict in Burundi to end hostilities "without delay," and stressed the importance of resuming development aid to the war-torn African country.
The call came in a press statement after the Council held closed-door consultations, which included an update from the UN Secretariat on the outcome of the Arusha summit and its follow-up. The statement by Security Council President, Agam Hasmy of Malaysia, said that Council members strongly supported the facilitation efforts of President Nelson Mandela and urged the parties to engage seriously in the peace process.
Council members also supported the holding of a donors conference which would facilitate the relaunching of the Burundian economy.
On the humanitarian front, Council members expressed concern about the current situation and stressed the importance of ensuring access to the population in need, as well as safeguarding the security of aid workers. They also stressed the importance of completely dismantling Burundi's regroupement camps, where Burundian authorities have interned civilians despite widespread opposition from the humanitarian community.
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