Benjamin William Mkapa opening 5th round of the Inter-Burundi Dialogue, 26 October 2018. Photo: UN/Kassimi Bamba
Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the death of the former President of Tanzania Benjamin William Mkapa
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened to learn of the death of former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Benjamin William Mkapa.
Doudou Diene, President of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi. Photo UN
UN report: Human rights violations continue in Burundi under new Government
UN-appointed investigators have issued fresh warnings about ongoing rights violations and impunity in Burundi, since the death of former President Pierre Nkurunziza, who ran for a third term in 2015, in a move deemed by…
President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi addresses virtual general debate of the UN General Assembly's 75th session. Photo UN/Evan Schneider
At UN Assembly, President of Burundi rejects diplomatic aggression against his country
The “indiscriminate consequences” of the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the importance of multilateralism and how the world handles global challenges and contradictions, the President of Burundi told world leaders…
UN Security Council in Session
Statement by the President of the Security Council
The President of the Security Council issued the following statement on behalf of the Council on 4 December 2020.
Refugees from Burundi prepare to board a flight back home in December 2020. UNHCR/Samuel Otieno
Burundi: UN refugee agency appeals for over $220 million in ‘crucial’ support
An urgent appeal for $222.6 million was made on Tuesday by the UN refugee agency and partners to assist more than 315,000 Burundian refugees this year.
Repatriated Burundians from Tanzania in the transit center of Mabanda, Makamba province, Burundi (archives). OCHA/Christian Cricboom
Burundi refugees in Tanzania living in fear: UN rights experts
The rights of refugees and asylum seekers who have fled Burundi for Tanzania must be respected, experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council said on Tuesday in an appeal to authorities in both countries.
A returning refugee receives a COVID-19 test at a transit centre in Burundi after returning from Rwanda. © UNHCR/Will Swanson
UN High Commissioner for Refugees urges more support for Burundians returning home
Ending a two-day visit to Burundi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi praised progress made towards helping refugees find long-term solutions in the heart of Africa’s Great Lakes Region.
Great Lakes Special Envoy Huang Xia hands lowered flag at OSESG-B to Acting Resident Coordinator, Nicole Kouassi, 31 May 2021. UN/Napoleon Viban
Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi Closes
On 31 May 2021, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi (OSESG-B) officially closed, after more than four years of operations in the country.