S'2015,/865

Sec rlty Codicil

Provisional

!1 November 2015
Original: Er!gtish

France: draft resolutiort

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R{:c:atTing die statements of its P;esident on Burundi.. in particular the

staternents of" /8 February 2015 (2015/6) of" 26 June 20!5 (2015/13) and of"

2S Oclober 20t5 (20t5/IS);

Exprs.'in4g its deep concern about the ongoing escalatiol of insecurit} arid the
continued rTse in violence in Burundi, as well as the persisting political impasse is
the comt}',, marked by a lack of dialogue among Burundian stakeholders,
.tru.'ving that the situation prevailing in Burundi has the potential to seriously
undermine tile sigifica_ gains achieved through the Arusha Agreement, ,ith
devastating consequences t\or Burundi and the region as a whole.
Trumming he primary responsibility of the Government of Burudi {'or
ensuring securiW in its territory and protecting its population with respect for the
rule of law human rights and hslernationa} humanitarian Iaw, as applicable,
Rcco(jbwung its strong comn'itment to the sovereignty, political independence,
erritorial integrib' and unity of Burundi<
,fFOlTg@ c;OtTd{41771"ilTg the i?creased cases of human rights violations and
abuses, including fl-ose hwolving extra-judicial Idllings acts of torture and odse
cruel, inhuman and/or degrading treatment, arbitrary arrests, illegal detentions,
harassment and intimidation of human rights defenders and journalists, and all

violations and abtses of human rights committed in Surundi both by seosrity %tees
and by militias and other illegal armed groups
Under,coring 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 tile continued worsening of file
humanitarian situation, marked by fle more than 200 000 Burundian citizens
seeking re%ge in neighbouring countries, and con,wending the host countries f-or
theh efTorts.
Slrong,{y co,,T&,mning all public statemems, corning f}'om in or outside of the
country lhat appear aimed at iJlciting violence or haired towards dift'erent grocps in

Bm indian society
Uring the Government of Burund{ to bring 10.iustice and hold accountable all
those responsible f;or violations of international hurnanTtarian law or violatiors and
abuses of Duman rights, as app!icabIe,

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Recognizing the role and efforts of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
to assess and report on the situation of human rights in Burundi,

Recaliing that Burundi is a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International
Crimina! Court, and has undertaken obligations to fight impunity for crimes falling
within the jurisdiction of the Court, and emphasi:ing that the International Criminal
Court is complementary to national criminal jurisdictions,
Slressing the utmost importance of respecting the letter and the spirit of the
Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement of 28 August 2000 which has helped to
sustain a decade of peace in Burundi,
Reiterati,g its conviction that only a 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.
Stressing the urgency of convening an inter-Burundian dialogue in
coordination with the Government of Burundi and aH concerned and peaceful
stakeholders, both who are in Burundi and those outside the country, in order to find
a consensual and nationally owned solution 1o the current crisis, and taking note of

the establishment of the National Commission for the inter-Burundian dialogue,

Calling %r the rein%rcement 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. welcoming the visit recently undertaken by the
representative of the Mediator in Bujumbura for consultations with the Government

of Burundi and other stakeholders, and utTderlinig the need to expedite the
preparatory process of the dialogue, including the convening of a pre-dialogue
consultation involving all relevant international facilitaors, under the leadership of
the Mediator, to ensure an adequate preparation of the inter-Burundian dialogue and
its success,
O)%,ing the Government of Burundi and other concerned stakeholders to
extend full cooperation to the Mediator.

Welcomig the continued engagement of all concerned stakeholders, inchlding

the Burundi Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, and enco,raging the
continued cooperation between the Government of Burundi and the Peacebuilding
Commission,

Welcoming the statement of the African Union Peace and Security Council
(PSC) on 17 October 2015, and the proposed next steps adopted on that occasion,
and looking forward to their full implementation.
Welcomi,vg the deployment of African Union human rights observers and

military experts and m\gig the Government of Burundi and other stakeholders to
provide them full cooperation in order to Pacilitate the implementation of their
mandate,

Noti,g 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.

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t. ("m,%" Wo7 @e Ooverrmnem of" Bu-'x:di and all part es :o reject as}, kind
of violence and demards that all sides in Burar}di ref%ain from ary action that wo@d
threalen peace and stabiii:y n t, he counir),:
2. 5%/!s Hpm ihe Government of Buturdi to respect protect and guara::tee
al human ligI:ts arid fundamental fl-eedoms R>r all,, in Ih:e with the counu7%
imernational obiigatior:s arid to adhere to the rule of aw at@ undertake t:a:ssparelH

accotmtabitity fbr acts of violence and to cooperate fl:t]y wit]: the Office of the
High Commissioner ils the f'ulNhnent of its mandate:
3. U,.as' the Government of Bm%mdi to cooperate with the EAC-led AU
endosed mediation to crable ii to immediatel} convene an inclus ve a::d genuine
i:tel--Burundian dialogue invo}ving alI cortcerned and peaceful stakeho)ders both
those who are in Burur@i a:d those outside the country. [t' ordeF to find a
consensua] and nationaIb' owmed soh@or to the current crisis;
4.

E:vpro,,s'us its %:: support to the mediatiols efforts led by President

Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on behalfi of the East African Commun:ty (EAC) a?d
as endorsed by the African Unio: and sVrcs:s'<s z/e' i,npo,,tmc of close coordinatior:
between the region and relevant intensatio:saI facilitators:
5 f4',h:om,r the decision of the Secretary-Gene:'al to appoint a Special
Advisor on Conflict Prevent:on, including [1: Burundi, to wo-k with the government
of" Burm":di and other conce:*ned stakeholders, as we[l as sub-regionak regional and
other h'ter:sationa! partners, in support of an inclusive,::tel"-Burundia:s dialo,mee., and
peaceful resolution of conflict and h: support of :sartorial efforts to bu:ld and sustain
peace;
6.
its intention to consider additional measures against all
Bmundian actors v, hose actions and statements contNbute to tile perpetuation of
vk)lesce arid impede @e sea:'ch for a peaceful solution;
7. ,gtrE, ssu..s' lhc impormcc of the Secretary-General %lowing closely :he
situation h: Burundi a:d invites him to deploy a team in Burundi to coordinate and
work wit]: the GovernmerK of Burundi. Aft-icon Unio:- and other partners to assess
the situation atsd develop options to address political and secuNtv concerns;
8.

Rt, qzes'ts' the Secreta:w-Genera 1o update the Security Council within

15 day% including by presenting options on the future presence of the United

Nai:o:s in Burundi, and then regularly on the situation in Burundi. in particular on
security as-@ oi: violations and abuses of human rights, a::d incitement to v[olence o:
hatred against d[i]'erent grot/ps i1 BUlundian socfety:
9. .{i.Y}rns' the importance of Ulsked Nations and African Union conth:gency
planning, to enable the inter::ational
to respo:d to any further
deterioration of the situation:
]0. D,'_cidc.s' to :emain actively seized oft]re matten

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