Burundi : Reaction of Minister Reynders to the referendum
May 24, 2018
Belgium regrets the lack of transparency of the process of the revision of the Constitution
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 24, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders expresses strong concern following the referendum of 17th May on the revision of the Constitution of Burundi, the results of which were announced on Monday.
Both the majority and the opposition were eventually allowed to campaign during the official period. Belgium regrets however the lack of transparency of the process of the revision of the Constitution. This process took place in a climate of threats and intimidation symbolized by numerous arbitrary arrests of militants from the opposition, pressures on the population and grave violations of press freedom.
The revision of the Constitution may threaten the achievements of the Arusha process in terms of protection of ethnic and political minorities. It may also undermine the dialogue put in place by the mediation of the East African Community. With the risk that the current crisis could deepen.
Over the last few days, Didier Reynders raised the situation with many bilateral and multilateral partners, including the African Union and the United Nations. All are convinced that the only solution to the current crisis is an inclusive dialogue without prior conditions, and are therefore calling the authorities of Burundi to quickly show gestures of openness which would allow a reconciliation of all parts of society, and put Burundi on the track of democracy and of the rule of law.
Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of Kingdom of Belgium – Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation.
Nkemnji Global Tech
Featured
CAJ Congratulates Moalimmuu on Appointment as Somali Government Spokesperson.
Pan African Visions | January 20, 2021 7:58 am
The rights of disabled Youths still a pipe dream in Sierra Leone
Pan African Visions | January 20, 2021 5:40 am
Sierra Leone: Memories of civil war still fresh in minds of victims on anniversary
Pan African Visions | January 20, 2021 5:17 am
Pan-African-Vision Agenda and Aspiration Five [5] Shine as President Mnangagwa Signs Fact-Book .
Pan African Visions | January 19, 2021 6:59 pm
Recent News
-
The role of technology in unlocking trade value in East Africa
January 20, 2021 4:24 pm
-
CAJ Congratulates Moalimmuu on Appointment as Somali Government Spokesperson.
January 20, 2021 7:58 am
-
The rights of disabled Youths still a pipe dream in Sierra Leone
January 20, 2021 5:40 am
-
Sierra Leone: Memories of civil war still fresh in minds of victims on anniversary
January 20, 2021 5:17 am
-
RDC : Le Rassemblement des députés katangais exige la libération sans condition du pasteur Daniel Ngoy Mulunda
January 19, 2021 10:41 pm
Leave a Reply