S/RES/2027 (2011)
Recognizing the importance of transitional justice in promoting lasting
reconciliation among all the people of Burundi, and noting with appreciation the
completion of the work of the Technical Committee and the commitment of the
Government of Burundi to establishing transitional justice mechanisms, consistent
with the results of the 2009 national consultations, Security Council resolution 1606
(2005) as well as the Arusha agreements 2000,
Welcoming the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsman and the National
Independent Human Rights Commission,
Noting with grave concern continued human rights violations, in particular
extrajudicial politically motivated killings and torture, and restrictions on civil
liberties, including harassment, intimidation and restrictions on the freedom of
expression, association and assembly of opposition political parties, media and civil
society organizations,
Noting with great concern the attacks against civilians as well as security and
defence forces in various parts of the country and the reports of paramilitary
activities in neighbouring countries and calling upon all those involved to put an
end to such acts,
Calling upon the Government of Burundi to protect the civil liberties and to
fight impunity, particularly by ensuring that those responsible for incidences of
torture, extrajudicial killings and mistreatment of detainees are brought to justice,
Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889
(2009) on women and peace and security, its resolutions 1674 (2006) and 1894
(2009) on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts and its resolutions 1612
(2005), 1882 (2009) and 1998 (2011) on children and armed conflict,
Having considered the first report (S/2011/751) of the Secretary-General on
the BNUB,
1.
Decides to extend until 15 February 2013 the mandate of BNUB, as set
out in paragraph 3 (a) to (d) of the resolution 1959 (2010);
2.
Decides that in addition to paragraph 1 above, BNUB shall also continue
to support the Government of Burundi in the following areas:
(a) Supporting the efforts of the Government and the international
community to focus on the socio-economic development of women and youth and
the socio-economic reintegration of conflict-affected populations in particular, and
advocating for resource mobilization for Burundi;
(b) Providing support to Burundi’s deepening regional integration, as
requested;
Recognizes the primary responsibility of the Government of Burundi for
3.
peacebuilding, security and long-term development in the country, and encourages
the Government of Burundi to pursue its efforts regarding peace consolidation
challenges, in particular democratic governance, the fight against corruption,
security sector reform, civilian protection, justice and the promotion and protection
of human rights, with a special focus on the rights of women and children as well as
marginalized and vulnerable minorities;
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