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Resolution on the Human Rights and Political Crisis in Burundi

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the worsening political and humanitarian situation in Burundi following a controversial constitutional referendum. It calls for an end to human rights violations and urges the restoration of democratic dialogue.
10 05.07.2018
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government
human rights
public safety
social policy
political party
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses deep concern over systemic human rights violations, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and enforced disappearances.
  • There is significant alarm regarding the repression of media freedom and the targeting of human rights defenders and journalists.
  • The new constitution adopted via referendum is seen as a threat to the stability provided by previous peace agreements.
  • A severe humanitarian crisis persists, with millions of people requiring assistance and hundreds of thousands displaced.
Documents (PDFs)
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