S/RES/2137 (2014)
Noting the efforts made by the Government of Burundi to improve the human
rights situation in Burundi, and remaining concerned by continued human rights
violations and abuses, in particular reported extrajudicial killings, mistreatment of
detainees and torture, and restrictions on civil liberties, notably acts of intimidation,
harassment and violence committed by youth groups, and recalling that there should
be no impunity for those responsible for these violations and abuses,
Underscoring the importance of transitional justice mechanisms in promoting
lasting reconciliation among all the people of Burundi, taking note that no
significant progress has been made towards the establishment of a Truth and
Reconciliation Commission since the draft law was submitted to Parliament in
December 2012 as stated in the Secretary-General’s report, and recalling in this
context 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 agreement of
28 August 2000,
Recalling that Burundi is a State Party to the Rome Statute of the International
Criminal Court since 2004, and has undertaken obligations to fight impunity for
crimes falling within the jurisdiction of the Court, and emphasizing that the
International Criminal Court is complementary to the national criminal jurisdictions,
Stressing the importance of land issues for a lasting peace and security in
Burundi, noting the commitment of the Government to addressing this complex
issue, and encouraging the Government of Burundi and the Commission Nationale
des Terres et autres Biens (CNTB) to handle land grievances and disputes in a
non-partisan manner and to also address land tenure in the broader context of
socioeconomic development, bearing in mind the need to foster reconciliation and
national cohesion, especially in the run up to the 2015 elections,
Supporting the renewed commitment of Burundi to “zero tolerance” for
corruption,
Welcoming the continued engagement of the Burundi Configuration of the
Peacebuilding Commission, encouraging the continued constructive cooperation
between the Government of Burundi and the Peacebuilding Commission, and
acknowledging the contribution that the Peacebuilding Fund has made to
peacebuilding efforts in Burundi,
Supporting the continued commitment of Burundi to regional integration and
cooperation with neighbours, notably through the Economic Community of Great
Lakes Countries (CEPGL), the East African Community (EAC), and the
International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR),
Recalling its resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009),
1960 (2010), 2106 (2013) and 2122 (2013) 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), 1998 (2011) and 2068 (2012)
on children and armed conflict,
Having considered the latest report of the Secretary-General on BNUB
(S/2014/36) and, in particular, the conclusions of the Strategic Assessment Mission
and the analysis it contains of progress and remaining challenges in relation to the
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