A/51/536 English Page 28 111. In its concluding observations on China, the Committee expressed concern at the insufficient efforts that had been made to develop a bilingual education system in minority areas which would include adequate teaching in Chinese, including the Tibet Autonomous Region. Those shortcomings might disadvantage Tibetan and other minority pupils applying to secondary and higher level schools. In the framework of the exercise of the right to freedom of religion by children belonging to minorities, in the light of article 30 of the Convention, the Committee expressed its deep concern in connection with the violations of human rights of the Tibetan religious minority. In its recommendations, the Committee suggested that a review be undertaken of measures to ensure that children in the Tibet Autonomous Region and other minority areas be guaranteed full opportunities to develop knowledge about their own language and culture as well as to learn the Chinese language. 112. In its concluding observations on the report of Nepal, the Committee expressed its concern at the insufficient data collection on children belonging to minorities and to lower castes. It recommended that an effective monitoring mechanism of progress achieved would shape appropriate policies and combat prevailing social disparities and traditional prejudices. The Government should, in particular, take concrete measures, including awareness campaigns, to change negative attitudes, and to protect children belonging to the lowest castes from any form of exploitation. VI. SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS AND SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES 113. In a number of cases, Special Rapporteurs, appointed by United Nations human rights organs to investigate human rights situations in specific regions and countries, and on thematic issues, have addressed the rights of persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities within their mandates or have been confronted with violations of the rights of persons belonging to minorities. Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Burundi 114. In his report (E/CN.4/1996/16), the Special Rapporteur, Mr. Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro, provided an overview of the political and institutional crisis. He referred in particular to the concept of "ethnic" racism and the policies deriving from it. He stated that none of the criteria used to define ethnic groups or national minorities were applicable to Burundi, since for centuries Hutus and Tutsis had occupied the same geographical area, shared the same religious beliefs and spoken the same language. It was only with the advent of colonialism that a privileged Tutsi minority had emerged. Over the years, politicians had grasped the political and ideological implications of being a Hutu and Tutsi and manipulated them for their own ends. Some developed a racist ideology, supported by propaganda and incitement to hatred, passed on by radio, television and the press, thus contributing to the polarization of attitudes, language and mentalities within the Tutsi and Hutu communities. In his report, the Special Rapporteur mentioned acts of aggression against members of religious faiths and the disturbing signs of religious intolerance and xenophobia. He also mentioned the right to freedom of expression and the press and described the role the media had played in fanning the flames of hatred among Burundis. /...