Security Council Resolution 2248 (2015) [on the Situation in Burundi]

S/RES/2248 (2015)View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the Security Council, under agenda item 99 The situation in Burundi, published in 2015.

What other versions does this mandate have?

5 versions · 2000–2016

Newer documents in this group exist (latest: 2016).

Year	Symbol	Title	Word length	Text similarity
2016	S/RES/2303 (2016)	Security Council resolution 2303 (2016) [on the situation in Burundi]	—	—
2016	S/RES/2279 (2016)	Security Council resolution 2279 (2016) [on the situation in Burundi]	—	—
2015	S/RES/2248 (2015)	Security Council resolution 2248 (2015) [on the situation in Burundi]	—	—
2005	S/RES/1606(2005)	Security Council resolution 1606 (2005) [on the situation in Burundi]	352	13%Compare
2000	S/RES/1286(2000)	Security Council resolution 1286 (2000) [on the situation in Burundi]	722	–

Which reports were submitted under this mandate?

4 reports · 2017–2019

Year	Symbol	Title	Mandate resolution
2019	S/2019/837	The situation in Burundi report of the Secretary-General	S/RES/2303 (2016)
2018	S/2018/1028	The situation in Burundi report of the Secretary-General	S/RES/2303 (2016)
2018	S/2018/89	Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Burundi	S/RES/2303 (2016)
2017	S/2017/165	Report of the Secretary-General on Burundi	S/RES/2303 (2016)

What subjects does this mandate have?

5 subjects

Burundi Burundi Situation Internal Security Peacebuilding Post-Conflict Reconstruction

What’s in this document?

10 operative paragraphs

Calls upon the Government of Burundi and all parties to reject any kind of violence and demands that all sides in Burundi refrain from any action that would threaten peace and stability in the country;

Calls upon the Government of Burundi to respect, protect and guarantee all human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, in line with the country’s international obligations, and to adhere to the rule of law and undertake transparent accountability for acts of violence, and to cooperate fully with the Office of the High Commissioner in the fulfilment of its mandate;

Urges the Government of Burundi to cooperate with the EAC-led, AU endorsed mediation to enable it to immediately convene an inclusive and genuine inter-Burundian dialogue involving all concerned and peaceful stakeholders, both those who are in Burundi and those outside the country, in order to find a consensual and nationally owned solution to the current crisis;

Expresses its full support to the mediation efforts led by President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda on behalf of the East African Community (EAC) and as endorsed by the African Union, and stresses the importance of close coordination between the region and relevant international facilitators;

Welcomes the decision of the Secretary-General to appoint a Special Advisor on Conflict Prevention, including in Burundi, to work with the government of Burundi and other concerned stakeholders, as well as sub-regional, regional and other international partners, in support of an inclusive inter-Burundian dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflict and in support of national efforts to build and sustain peace;

Expresses its intention to consider additional measures against all Burundian actors whose actions and statements contribute to the perpetuation of violence and impede the search for a peaceful solution;

Stresses the importance of the Secretary-General following closely the situation in Burundi and invites him to deploy a team in Burundi to coordinate and work with the Government of Burundi, African Union and other partners to assess the situation and develop options to address political and security concerns;

Requests the Secretary-General to update the Security Council within 15 days, including by presenting options on the future presence of the United Nations in Burundi, and then regularly on the situation in Burundi, in particular on security and on violations and abuses of human rights, and incitement to violence or hatred against different groups in Burundian society;

Affirms the importance of United Nations and African Union contingency planning, to enable the international community to respond to any further deterioration of the situation;

Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.

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