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The Situation in Burundi

A/RES/48/17No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 170The situation in Burundi, published in 1993.

What other versions does this mandate have?

2 versions · 1993–1996
This is an older version — the most recent is A/RES/50/159
  • 1996A/RES/50/159The situation in BurundiLatestCompare with previous version
  • 1993A/RES/48/17The situation in Burundi

iVersions are identified automatically by matching titles within the same organ (~97% accuracy on a manual audit).

What subjects does this mandate have?

7 topics
BurundiConstitutionsCoups D'etatDemocracyHumanitarian AssistancePolitical ConditionsSpecial Missions

What does this mandate say?

7 operative paragraphs
1
Unreservedly condemns the coup which has caused an abrupt and violent interruption of the democratic process initiated in Burundi;
2
Demands that the perpetrators of the putsch lay down their arms and return to their barracks;
3
Also demands the immediate restoration of democracy and the constitutional regime;
4
Supports the efforts being made by the Secretary-General, by the Organization of African Unity and by the countries of the region to promote a return to constitutional order and the protection of democratic institutions in Burundi;
5
Commends the Secretary-General for having sent a special envoy to Burundi;
/...
6
Requests the States Members of the United Nations, international organizations, intergovernmental organs and non-governmental organizations to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and/or any other assistance to the people of Burundi;
7
Decides to remain seized of the matter until a solution to the crisis is found.

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