UN Security Council
2015

Strongly condemning the increased cases of human rights violations and abuses, including those involving extra-judicial killings, acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman and/or degrading treatment, arbitrary arrests, illegal detentions, harassment and intimidation of human rights defend ers and journalists, and all violations and abuses of human rights committed in Burundi both by security forces and by militias and other illegal armed groups, Underscoring its deep concerns on the prevalence of impunity, on the daily assassinations, on the restrictions on enjoyment of the freedom of expression, including for members of the press, and on the continued worsening of the humanitarian situation, marked by the more than 200 000 Burundian citizens seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, and commending the host countries for their efforts, Strongly condemning all public statements, coming from in or outside of the country, that appear aimed at inciting violence or hatred towards different groups in Burundian society, 15-19874 (E) *1519874* S/RES/2248 (2015) Urging the Government of Burundi to bring to justice and hold accountable all those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law or violations and