| Date | 25 April 1996 |
|---|---|
| Started | 12:30 |
| Ended | 12:40 |
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The situation in Burundi Letter dated 12 April 1996 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1996/313)
| President: |  | Mr. Somavía Chile |
(The Presidency changes each month to the next member in alphabetical order) | |||
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| Members: |  | Mr. Nkgowe Botswana |
 | Mr. Qin Huasun China |
 | Mr. Abdel Aziz Egypt |
 | Mr. Dejammet France |
 | Mr. Henze Germany |
 | Mr. Queta Guinea-Bissau |
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 | Mr. Martínez Blanco Honduras |
 | Mr. Wibisono Indonesia |
 | Mr. Ferrarin Italy |
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 | Mr. Chudy Poland |
 | Mr. Choi Republic of Korea |
 | Mr. Fedotov Russia |
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 | Mr. Plumbly United Kingdom |
 | Mr. Inderfurth United States |
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Adoption of the agenda
The situation in Burundi
Letter dated 12 April 1996 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/1996/313)
The President
I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council’s agenda. In accordance with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure.
There being no objection, it is so decided.
The President
The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.
Members of the Council have before them letter dated 12 April 1996 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/1996/313.
Following consultations among the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council:
“The Security Council has taken note of the letter dated 12 April 1996 from the Secretary-General to the President of the Council on the present situation in Burundi (S/1996/313), in response to the request to the Secretary-General in resolution 1049 (1996) to keep the Council informed on the situation.
“The Security Council is deeply concerned at the recent degeneration of security conditions and political cooperation in Burundi. The Council condemns all acts of violence. The Council is equally concerned at reported statements calling for the arming of civilians, which could lead to grave consequences. The dramatic increase in violence throughout the country already severely inhibits humanitarian aid and could have a negative effect on the donors’ capacity to implement development assistance in support of the search by the people of Burundi for reconciliation and rehabilitation.
“The Security Council urges the authorities and all parties in Burundi to set aside their differences and demonstrate the necessary cohesion, unity and political will for settlement of the conflict by peaceful means. The Council calls upon all Burundians to renounce the use of violence and to engage in a comprehensive dialogue to ensure a peaceful future for the people of Burundi.
“The Security Council is deeply concerned at the widespread purchase and use of weapons by Burundians, in particular the laying of land-mines.
“The Security Council looks forward to the recommendations of the Secretary-General in the report which it requested by 1 May 1996 on the progress towards commencement of the National Debate and other initiatives for comprehensive political dialogue and national reconciliation. The Council extends its full support for and confidence in the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and those of former President Nyerere and other envoys to facilitate negotiations to resolve the present crisis.
“The Security Council requests the Secretary-General, in accordance with paragraph 13 of resolution 1049 (1996), to expedite consultations with Member States concerned and the Organization of African Unity, as appropriate, on contingency planning both for the steps that might be taken to support a comprehensive dialogue and for a rapid humanitarian response in the event of widespread violence or serious deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Burundi.
“The Security Council underlines its commitment to follow events in Burundi closely and resolves to consider further all relevant options for an appropriate response by the international community upon receipt of the impending report of the Secretary-General.”
This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/1996/21.
The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda.
