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    This is the PRST adopted on October 28: it "takes note" of African Union, puts stock in Museveni mediation. What mediation? On the same day, Burundi was elected to UN Human Rights Council with 162 votes - that is, with at least 20 EU votes. On Burundi, Ban Calls AU But Still No Envoy, "Peacekeeper" Issues for Ladsous By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, October 27 -- As killings in Burundi increase, on October 23 Inner City Press asked UN Ambassador Matthew Rycroft about the status of the draft Presidential Statement in the UN Security Council. He said there are differing views, but the UK is concerned about the "threat of genocide." Video here. On October 27, the UN said Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called the AU (below); Inner City Press asked Ban's spokesman Stephane Dujarric is any closer to naming the envoy he called "immanent" months ago. Dujarric said he should have used another word. Inner City Press asked Dujarric of reports that Burundian police in the UN's MINUSCA mission in Bangui have not received benefits in months, and of a letter sent to Ban and Herve Ladsous about the Burundian troops. Dujarric said he would check on both. Here is the full text of the UN's read-out: "Today, the Secretary-General called H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to discuss the situation in Burundi. The Secretary-General welcomed the decision made by the African Union’s Peace and Security Council on 17 October to address the political impasse and deteriorating security situation in Burundi. He noted that such comprehensive and resolute action could offer Burundi the opportunity to put an end to the continuing violence and find a consensual political solution on the way forward. The Secretary-General assured the Chairperson of the African Union Commission that the United Nations stands ready to provide any support necessary to advance the implementation of the measures agreed upon by the members of the African Union Peace and Security Council. " On October 28 Burundi is poised for election to the UN Human Rights Council, as one of five African Group candidates for five seats. Meanwhile on October 26, the European Union adopted the letter to President Pierre Nkurunziza that Inner City Press asked the UN about last week, here. Can EU members on October 28 not vote against Burundi's "Human Rights" Council candidacy at this time? And other Western NGOs coming to the UN early this week to set forth their positions, will they just phone it in with regard to Burundi? Watch this site. Also on October 23, Inner City Press asked UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask on Burundi, just this morning the UK Ambassador said that the UK is concerned of a threat of genocide, is the word that he used, so I'm wondering under Rights Up Front what are your thoughts about Burundi and what the UN or the Secretariat can do. SG Ban: "On this genocide issues, I hope there should be some creative investigations by the relevant experts and there should be, first of all, a clear understanding and investigations. And if the conclusion is that there were such kind of genocide issues, then there should be accountability, justice must prevail and perpetrators must be brought to justice." But what is the UN Secretariat DOING about it? On October 22, Inner City Press asked Ban's deputy spokesperson Haq: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask you a question about Burundi. The EU is preparing a letter to invite the Burundian parties to Brussels to have a discussion about diffusing the situation. And I wanted to know, not just what does the UN think about it, but is there any UN role in this? And, if not, what does it say about the UN sort of action on Burundi? It's one thing to defer maybe to the AU but this is the UE. What is the UN doing about this? Deputy Spokesman: We are following up with all the various initiatives by regional

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    This is the PRST adopted on October 28: it "takes note" of African Union, puts stock in Museveni mediation. What mediation? On the same day, Burundi was elected to UN Human Rights Council with 162 votes - that is, with at least 20 EU votes. On Burundi, Ban Calls AU But Still No Envoy, "Peacekeeper" Issues for Ladsous By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, October 27 -- As killings in Burundi increase, on October 23 Inner City Press asked UN Ambassador Matthew Rycroft about the status of the draft Presidential Statement in the UN Security Council. He said there are differing views, but the UK is concerned about the "threat of genocide." Video here. On October 27, the UN said Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called the AU (below); Inner City Press asked Ban's spokesman Stephane Dujarric is any closer to naming the envoy he called "immanent" months ago. Dujarric said he should have used another word. Inner City Press asked Dujarric of reports that Burundian police in the UN's MINUSCA mission in Bangui have not received benefits in months, and of a letter sent to Ban and Herve Ladsous about the Burundian troops. Dujarric said he would check on both. Here is the full text of the UN's read-out: "Today, the Secretary-General called H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to discuss the situation in Burundi. The Secretary-General welcomed the decision made by the African Union’s Peace and Security Council on 17 October to address the political impasse and deteriorating security situation in Burundi. He noted that such comprehensive and resolute action could offer Burundi the opportunity to put an end to the continuing violence and find a consensual political solution on the way forward. The Secretary-General assured the Chairperson of the African Union Commission that the United Nations stands ready to provide any support necessary to advance the implementation of the measures agreed upon by the members of the African Union Peace and Security Council. " On October 28 Burundi is poised for election to the UN Human Rights Council, as one of five African Group candidates for five seats. Meanwhile on October 26, the European Union adopted the letter to President Pierre Nkurunziza that Inner City Press asked the UN about last week, here. Can EU members on October 28 not vote against Burundi's "Human Rights" Council candidacy at this time? And other Western NGOs coming to the UN early this week to set forth their positions, will they just phone it in with regard to Burundi? Watch this site. Also on October 23, Inner City Press asked UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask on Burundi, just this morning the UK Ambassador said that the UK is concerned of a threat of genocide, is the word that he used, so I'm wondering under Rights Up Front what are your thoughts about Burundi and what the UN or the Secretariat can do. SG Ban: "On this genocide issues, I hope there should be some creative investigations by the relevant experts and there should be, first of all, a clear understanding and investigations. And if the conclusion is that there were such kind of genocide issues, then there should be accountability, justice must prevail and perpetrators must be brought to justice." But what is the UN Secretariat DOING about it? On October 22, Inner City Press asked Ban's deputy spokesperson Haq: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask you a question about Burundi. The EU is preparing a letter to invite the Burundian parties to Brussels to have a discussion about diffusing the situation. And I wanted to know, not just what does the UN think about it, but is there any UN role in this? And, if not, what does it say about the UN sort of action on Burundi? It's one thing to defer maybe to the AU but this is the UE. What is the UN doing about this? Deputy Spokesman: We are following up with all the various initiatives by regional

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    This is the PRST adopted on October 28: it "takes note" of African Union, puts stock in Museveni mediation. What mediation? On the same day, Burundi was elected to UN Human Rights Council with 162 votes - that is, with at least 20 EU votes. On Burundi, Ban Calls AU But Still No Envoy, "Peacekeeper" Issues for Ladsous By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, October 27 -- As killings in Burundi increase, on October 23 Inner City Press asked UN Ambassador Matthew Rycroft about the status of the draft Presidential Statement in the UN Security Council. He said there are differing views, but the UK is concerned about the "threat of genocide." Video here. On October 27, the UN said Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called the AU (below); Inner City Press asked Ban's spokesman Stephane Dujarric is any closer to naming the envoy he called "immanent" months ago. Dujarric said he should have used another word. Inner City Press asked Dujarric of reports that Burundian police in the UN's MINUSCA mission in Bangui have not received benefits in months, and of a letter sent to Ban and Herve Ladsous about the Burundian troops. Dujarric said he would check on both. Here is the full text of the UN's read-out: "Today, the Secretary-General called H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, to discuss the situation in Burundi. The Secretary-General welcomed the decision made by the African Union’s Peace and Security Council on 17 October to address the political impasse and deteriorating security situation in Burundi. He noted that such comprehensive and resolute action could offer Burundi the opportunity to put an end to the continuing violence and find a consensual political solution on the way forward. The Secretary-General assured the Chairperson of the African Union Commission that the United Nations stands ready to provide any support necessary to advance the implementation of the measures agreed upon by the members of the African Union Peace and Security Council. " On October 28 Burundi is poised for election to the UN Human Rights Council, as one of five African Group candidates for five seats. Meanwhile on October 26, the European Union adopted the letter to President Pierre Nkurunziza that Inner City Press asked the UN about last week, here. Can EU members on October 28 not vote against Burundi's "Human Rights" Council candidacy at this time? And other Western NGOs coming to the UN early this week to set forth their positions, will they just phone it in with regard to Burundi? Watch this site. Also on October 23, Inner City Press asked UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask on Burundi, just this morning the UK Ambassador said that the UK is concerned of a threat of genocide, is the word that he used, so I'm wondering under Rights Up Front what are your thoughts about Burundi and what the UN or the Secretariat can do. SG Ban: "On this genocide issues, I hope there should be some creative investigations by the relevant experts and there should be, first of all, a clear understanding and investigations. And if the conclusion is that there were such kind of genocide issues, then there should be accountability, justice must prevail and perpetrators must be brought to justice." But what is the UN Secretariat DOING about it? On October 22, Inner City Press asked Ban's deputy spokesperson Haq: Inner City Press: I wanted to ask you a question about Burundi. The EU is preparing a letter to invite the Burundian parties to Brussels to have a discussion about diffusing the situation. And I wanted to know, not just what does the UN think about it, but is there any UN role in this? And, if not, what does it say about the UN sort of action on Burundi? It's one thing to defer maybe to the AU but this is the UE. What is the UN doing about this? Deputy Spokesman: We are following up with all the various initiatives by regional

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    Statement by the President of the Securi Council

    The Security Council expresses its deep concern about the growing insecurity and the
    continued rise in violence in Burundi, as well as the persisting political impasse in the
    country, marked by a lack of dialogue among Burundian stakeholders.
    The Security Council takes note of the meeting of the Peace and Security Council of
    the African Union (AU) of 17 October 2015 on the situation in Burundi and the statement,
    including its proposed next steps, adopted on that occasion.

    The Security Council is deeply concerned by the increased cases of human rights
    violations and abuses, including those involving extra-judicial killings, acts of torture and
    other cruel, inhuman and!or degrading treatment, arbitrary arrests and illegal detentions. The

    Security Council expresses also its deep concerns on the prevalence of impunity, on the daily
    assassinations, on the restrictions on enjoyment of the freedom of expression, including for
    members of the press, and on the continued worsening of the humanitarian situation, marked

    by the more than 200,000 Burundian citizens seeking refuge in neighboring countries. The
    Security Council commends efforts by those in the region to respond to the humanitarian
    crisis and provide necessary resources to Burundian refugees.

    The Security Council strongly condemns all violations and abuses of human rights and
    acts of unlawful violence committed in Burundi both by security forces and by militias and
    other illegal armed groups, and expresses its determination to seek accountability for
    perpetrators of such acts. The Security Council welcomes the decision of the African Union to
    launch an in-depth investigation on the violations and abuses of human rights against
    individuals in Burundi.
    The Security Council recalls the importance of respecting the Constitution of Burundi
    as well as the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement of August 2000 and stresses that
    the situation prevailing in Burundi has the potential to seriously undermine the significant
    gains achieved through the Arusha Agreement, with devastating consequences for Burundi
    and the region as a whole.

    The Security Council urges all those involved to reject armed rebellion to resolve the
    current crisis and once again, urgently appeals to the Burundian stakeholders to engage in

    dialogue and to spare their country and its people further suffering. The Security Council
    reiterates its conviction that genuine and inclusive dialogue, based on respect for the
    Constitution and Arusha Agreement, would best enable the Burundian stakeholders to find a
    consensual solution to the crisis facing their country, preserve peace and consolidate

    democracy and the rule of law. The Security Council notes of the establishment of the
    National Commission for the inter-Burundian Dialogue.

    The Security Council reemphasizes the importance of the mediation efforts led by
    President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on behalf of the East African Community (EAC) and
    as endorsed by the African Union, underlines the importance of the urgent resumption of the
    mediation process, and urges the Burundian Government and other concerned stakeholders to

    extend full cooperation to the Mediator. The Security Council stresses the importance of
    convening an inter-Burundian dialogue in coordination with the government of Burundi and

    all concerned and peaceful stakeholders, both who are in Burundi and those outside the
    country, in order to find a consensual and nationally owned solution to the current crisis.

    The Security Council welcomes the decision by the AU PSC to increase the number of
    AU human rights observers and military experts deployed by the African Union in Burundi
    and reiterates its call to the Burundian Government and others stakeholders to provide full
    cooperation to facilitate their effective and immediate deployment and implementation of
    their mandate. The Security Council notes the decision of the African Union to impose
    targeted sanctions, including travel ban and asset freeze, against all the Burundian
    stakeholders whose actions and statements contribute to the perpetuation of violence and
    impede the search for a solution, and expresses its intention to follow closely and respond to
    any actions that threaten the peace, security and stability of Burundi.

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