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Nyamitwe

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2015-11-09

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2016-03-21

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1. “I point this out to Mr. Al Hussein. I think that we all agree that it is important that human rights abuses be avoided at all costs and that they do not go unpunished. It is crucial to know how to reconcile the duty of the State in shouldering its responsibilities in ensuring security at the national level, but it is also extremely important a and I fully endorse what Mr. Al Hussein, Mr. Dieng and others have just said - that there needs to be a demonstration of authority in the management of those issues, and specifically disarmament, so as to avoid violations that would undermine peace and security in my country.”

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2. “In a spirit of transparency, since the fall bgan such operations have been conducted in the presence of African Union monitors. That was done under a mandate entrusted to them during a meeting ofthe Peace and Security Council that took place on 13 June in Johannesburg, which was later reinforced by a decision taken on 17 October. The monitors are therefore part of the operations, thereby illustrating our Government's intentions of good faith to work with its partners. Today, our Government calls on the perpetrators of those crimes to renounce an approach that will lead nowhere. The path of violence is a dead end, a waste of time and an obstacle to the future of our youth, who are so necessary to rebuilding our country. The five-day extension, which expired on 7 November, was an opportunity to put an end to the situation.”

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3. “Two months after the Government's commitment to restore peace to the country, the mission entrusted to the defence and security forces was 92 per cent successful. As of the end of October, 139 rifles, 151 grenades and other explosives, 7,151 cartridges and 151 loaders were seized. Since the beginning of the year until the end of October, the permanent national commission for the fight against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons had already collected more than 400 rifles, 440 grenades and explosives, 12,455 cartridges and 416 loaders. Allow me to clarify, for in the framework of those operations, and following an ultimatum that has been misinterpreted in certain circles, what has transpired has not been fully understood in the Council.”

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4. “The decision was made in order to provide an opportunity to those illegally in possession of weapons to surrender them directly to the authorities, because, in Burundi as elsewhere, unlawful firearm possession is not permitted and even less so the use of weapons against security forces or against peaceful citizens. It therefore goes without saying that, in an organized State, security forces must be able to fulfil their mandate comprehensively. The defense and security forces must therefore continue search-and-seizure operations in order to seize illegally held weapons. Over the course of those operations, numerous weapons and military paraphernalia were seized, as well as medications and narcotics, which are put into the service of those criminals.”

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5. “With regard to disarmament, our delegation reiterates the commitment of the Government of Burundi to pursue its disarmament programme through prevention and dialogue. The Council will recall that, on 24 September, Decree 100/36 was signed, exempting unlawful possession of firearms from criminal prosecution, giving an extension of one month to any person living in Burundi in illegal possession of firearms, ammunition and/or related material, and allowing them to immediately and voluntarily return such material to the defence and security forces. This act of clemency on the part of our Government to those weapons-bearers allowed them to voluntarily surrender their weapons and not be penalized. Perhaps this is also an opportunity to clarify the legitimacy of the decision to extend that time frame by a few days.”

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6. “Contrary to the information conveyed by the foreign-based radical opposition and by some affiliated media, Burundi is not burning. The few incidents of crime aimed at attracting the attention of the international community are being controlled. As the Council knows, security is the cornerstone of everything, because in its absence no beneficial action or development is possible. Burundians yearn for peace and equality and are committed to maintaining it day and night with determination. There are several peacebuilding initiatives in various parts of the country, but these have unfortunately been ignored by the media, which are content to report only on the violence and chaos that supposedly reign in the country.”

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7. “On the security front, our delegation wishes to inform the Council that the entire country is generally calm and that citizens are going about their activities peacefully, except for in a few well-defined areas in certain neighbourhoods of Bujumbura. In that regard, I would question the reliability of the information that has been provided at this meeting by Mr. Te'te Antonio of the African Union. I do not know if it was the African Union Mission in Bujumbura that informed him that insecurity was spreading to other regions and other cities outside Bujumbura. I wish he would inform us of what cities and give us the names of those places that are lacking security in the country, outside of certain neighbourhoods of Bujumbura, because that is surprising information.”

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8. “Crispus Kiyonga, who was in Burundi a little over a week ago for talks with the authorities of my country on the path to follow in the coming days so that Burundians and Burundian political partners can spend more time studying the issues that currently divide them. From this point of view, allow me to once again lay to rest certain misunderstandings. Our Government is not against the dialogue recommended by the East African Community Summit, on 6 July in Dar es Salaam. On the contrary, as I said earlier, we may have differences of opinion on the terms, but overall we agree on what is most important, which is that dialogue must take place.”

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9. “The Inter-Burundian Dialogue Commission will have a six-month mandate, which can be extended if needed. It will issue quarterly reports to be submitted to the Head of State for his decision and implementation. Copies of these reports will be submitted to both chambers of our Parliament, the National Assembly and the Senate. At this stage, I should like to clarify the position of our country vis-a-vis the regional efforts of the East African Community concerning the dialogue. We are in permanent contact with the Ugandan facilitation, with President Museveni, through the Minister of Defence, Mr.”

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10. “It is in this context also that the Head of State, following lengthy consultations, established the Inter-Burundian Dialogue Commission, which is politically, ethnically and religiously inclusive and promises to study the issues in depth, bringing together far more people and stakeholders around a common theme or themes. During its mandate, the Commission will have to address issues related to politics; social relations; the economy; the strengthening of peace and security; even an assessment of the Arusha Peace Agreement, which was signed 15 years ago; the reading and understanding of our Constitution; the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement; the Charter of National Unity that was adopted by referendum 24 years ago; education programmes and patriotic training; and so on.”

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11. “This good practice should absolutely be implemented and I believe that the region, the African Union, the United Nations and we ourselves are saying the same thing when we say that it is essential that there be a dialogue with regard to questions that are of great importance for our country. The terms and conditions may vary, but we agree on the whole that there is a need for dialogue. Of course, our delegation reaffirms that dialogue will continue, as it characterizes good governance and ensures national cohesion. This noble task falls primarily to Burundians themselves, even if we cannot deny the contribution of friends seeking to strengthen national cohesion.”

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12. “My statement will be structured around a few points: the political situation, security and disarmament, the question of refugees, relations with Burundi's partners, economic and social development and some recommendations with regard to the international community. With regard to dialogue, I must say that dialogue and consultation are part of the traditions of our country. It is therefore necessary and fitting that, when necessary, Burundians should sit down at the table and discuss the issues that divide them, or reflect more upon the issues that unite them.”

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13. “Mr. Nyamitwe (Burundi) (spoke in French): Let me first thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting, which is indeed very important for our country. I should also like to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November. I also thank all other members of the Security Council who continue to make praiseworthy efforts that demonstrate their attentiveness to my country, Burundi. I take this opportunity to thank Mr. Adama Dieng and Mr. Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al Hussein for their efforts and good counsel with regard to Burundi.”

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