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UN calls for further measures against impunity

    NAIROBI

    The UN Human Rights Commission on Friday adopted a resolution urging the Burundi government to take more measures against impunity.

    The resolution however expressed support for the internal dialogue underway in the country, as well as for the Arusha process, and hailed the recent lifting of the regional embargo. It took note of "encouraging signs" in the struggle against impunity and for the promotion of human rights, but
    expressed concern over continued insecurity and reports of massacres.

    Finally, the resolution called on the international community to extend financial backing to the government "to put Burundi back on its feet". It also decided to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for a further year.

    The 25th session of the African Commission for Human Rights was due to open in Bujumbura on Monday, and continue until 5 May, PANA news agency reported. Some 200 delegates will review the human rights situation in OAU member states, and Burundi will give a presentation about the situation at home.

    This article was produced by IRIN News while it was part of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Please send queries on copyright or liability to the UN. For more information: https://shop.un.org/rights-permissions

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