1. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the appointment of H.E Benjamin Mkapa in the framework of the Inter-Burundian dialogue

   Languages: Français The 17th East African Community Summit (EAC) that took place recently in Arusha, Tanzania confirmed the region's commitment to pursue a mediated inter-Burundian dialogue. The designation of the former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Benjamin W Mkapa, to

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 05/03/2016

2. Council Conclusions

   Council conclusions on Burundi

   press Category:  Council Conclusions Regions: Africa Burundi Editorial Sections: EEAS Africa Burundi Unique ID:  160215_03 Press Location:  Bruxelles

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 15/02/2016

3. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Déclaration du porte-parole sur la reprise du dialogue inter-burundais le 28 décembre 2015 à Entebbe

   La reprise du dialogue inter-burundais qui s'est tenu le 28 décembre 2015 à la State House à Entebbe, représente une étape importante pour le rassemblement de toutes les composantes de la société burundaise ainsi que des forces politiques. L'engagement personnel du Président ougandais

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 29/12/2015

4. Statements by the HR/VP

   Statement of the HR/VP Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development, Neven Mimica, on the African Union Peace and Security Council decision on Burundi

   Languages: Français With the conclusions of the 565th meeting of African Union Peace and Security Council authorising the deployment of an African Prevention and Protection Mission in Burundi, the African Union shows strong leadership in the efforts to stop the violence in Burundi, to protect

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 19/12/2015

5. Statements by the HR/VP

   Joint statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica on the worsening situation in Burundi

   Languages: Français Following the attacks on military bases last Friday, the security forces carried out operations this weekend which killed many people, including in summary executions.  All these severe attacks must be thoroughly investigated so that the perpetrators can be identified and held

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 13/12/2015

6. Statements by the Spokesperson

   Statement by the Spokesperson on the attacks on military bases in Burundi

   Languages: Français The attacks on military bases have escalated the spiral of violence and repression that has hit Burundi in recent months. These unacceptable acts are an additional destabilising factor and primarily affect Burundian citizens. The European Union regrets the fresh loss of life

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 11/12/2015

7. Joint Statements

   Joint Statement by United Nations Deputy Secretary General Jan Eliasson, African Union Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and EU High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini on Burundi

     "Participating in the Valetta Summit on migration, we discussed Burundi. Alarmed by the widening divisions, the threat for many more lives and a deep regional crisis, we pledged to work closely together and to mobilise all our means and instruments to prevent a further deterioration of the

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 12/11/2015

8. News
   

   High Representative chairs Foreign Affairs Council on Development

   Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the Commission, today chaired a meeting of EU Development Ministers – joined by Environment Ministers- which looked at how to put in place the UN Sustainable Development Goals agreed

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 26/10/2015

9. Press releases

   Team of International Envoys and Representatives on the Great Lakes of Africa Statement on Burundi

   Languages: Français Deeply concerned by the worsening political, economic, and security situation in Burundi, the Envoys, following their meeting today in Geneva, call for the immediate resumption of an inclusive dialogue, including those parties which did not participate in recent elections, led

   Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 28/08/2015

10. Statements by the Spokesperson

    Statement by the Spokesperson following the attack in Bujumbura on General Adolphe Nshimirimana

    Languages: Français   The attack carried out this morning in Bujumbura, in which General Adolphe Nshimirimana was killed, shows the dangerous escalation in violence in Burundi. Recourse to violence, whoever the perpetrators, will do nothing to extricate the country from the current political

    Author: EEAS Press Team - Publication date: 02/08/2015

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