Leading the News -
Burundi:
On July 9th, United Nations (U.N.) Assistant-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Taye-Brook Zerihoun and U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein briefed the U.N. Security Council on the situation in Burundi. Both officials warned the situation prevailing in Burundi is once again at risk of sliding into violence. Assistant-Secretary-General Zerihoun expressed concern for the electoral process and the political and security situations observed by the U.N. Election Observation Mission (MENUB), while High Commissioner Zeid delivered a warning on protection and promotion of human rights.
Please see full publication below for more information.
