UN Security Council
2016

Underscoring its deep concern for the continued worsening of the humanitarian situation, marked by more than 270,000 Burundians seeking refuge in neighbouring countries, and commending the host countries for their efforts, Strongly condemning all public statements, coming from in or outside the country, that incite violence or hatred towards different groups in Burundian society, Stressing the utmost importance of respecting the letter and the spiri t of the Arusha Agreement, which has helped to sustain a decade of peace in Burundi, Stressing the urgency of convening a genuine and inclusive inter -Burundian dialogue, based on respect for the Constitution and the Arusha Agreement, welcoming in this regard the meetings of the political dialogue for Burundi held in Arusha from 21 to 24 May and from 12 to 14 July 2016, under the auspices of the Facilitator of the East African Community (EAC), Mr Benjamin William Mkapa, and commending the Facilitator’s decision to convene further meetings, including with those stakeholders who were not present in Arusha, Commending the African Union’s active engagement for a peaceful solution to