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Janiak

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2019-10-30
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2019-10-30
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  1. “His mission must continue so that the gains made so far are not lost. Poland also appreciates the efforts of the whole United Nations team and the other international institutions working on the ground to bring about a sustainable improvement to the lives of the Burundian people. We believe that fair and transparent elections in 2020, held in an inclusive environment and in the spirit of the Arusha Agreement, can still be a significant step in the political transformation of the country, and the people of Burundi can count on our support in that regard.”

    2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source

  2. “We therefore reiterate our call to the Burundian Government to take concrete steps to restore cooperation with international human rights mechanisms, particularly the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Human Rights Council's Commission of Inquiry on Burundi. Bearing in mind the regional significance of the situation in Burundi, Poland strongly supports all the efforts made by the East African Community to date and encourages its leaders to engage more closely in discussions with the African Union and the United Nations. The constant and focused commitment of the region to achieving a regional consensus on the situation in Burundi is a matter of priority. In conclusion, let me take this opportunity to thank Mr. Michel Kafando for his work as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi.”

    2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source

  3. “Poland welcomes the fact that the security situation across the country has improved and the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance has decreased, as the Secretary-General's report states. Nevertheless, Burundian society is still facing serious challenges, including a difficult socioeconomic situation and epidemics. We remain deeply concerned about the continuing reports of human rights violations. Poland urges the Government of Burundi to significantly increase its engagement in addressing hate speech and condemning all forms of intolerance and violence in the country. While we note the efforts that have been made so far, Poland emphasizes that it is the obligation of the authorities to guarantee, protect and promote fundamental rights, including freedom of expression and freedom of assembly.”

    2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source

  4. “We believe that only inclusive political dialogue, held in good faith, can restore trust among the parties. As the electoral process approaches, Poland calls on the Burundian authorities to open the political space, ensure the freedom of the media and comply with obligations relating to fundamental rights. In that respect, we think it will be crucial to address the doubts expressed by some members of the media in connection with the recent adoption of a code of conduct for the media during the electoral period. At the same time, we recognize the need for all parties, at all levels, to engage constructively in dialogue and to participate in the electoral process.”

    2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source

  5. “I would like to begin by thanking the briefers for their valuable presentations. I also want to take this opportunity to welcome the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/837), which provides a valuable factual record of the current situation in Burundi. With regard to the political situation, Poland notes some signs ofpositive change in the country in the past few months, chiefly the registration of new political parties and the Government's efforts to enhance dialogue with the opposition. Those are steps in the right direction, in line with President Nkurunziza's repeated announcement that he will refrain from seeking a fourth term in 2020, as he promised the Burundian people in 2015. However, we are worried about the reported increase in acts of political intolerance, vandalism and intimidation against the opposition.”

    2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source