Discussions on “committee five” underway in Arusha

Parties to the Burundi peace talks in Arusha have begun discussions on the formation of committee five, that will be charged with ensuring implementation of the anticipated peace accord. “This committee is important because whatever decisions we reach in Arusha, there must be guarantees that they will be implemented,” Mathias Hitimana, president of the monarchist PRP party told IRIN on Friday. “These guarantees will offer a sense of security to leaders of different political organisations and rebel groups who are not sure of their personal safety upon return to Burundi. Every delegate is participating in the discussions with keen interest.”