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the preparation of the 2015 elections, in a spirit of continuous dialogue and search
for consensus,
Welcoming the intention of BNUB and the United Nations system to organize,
in 2013, an initiative, with broad participation, on lessons learned from the 2010
electoral process to inform the preparation of the 2015 elections,
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, in particular ongoing extrajudicial killings including politically
motivated killings, mistreatment of detainees and torture, and restrictions on civil
liberties, notably harassment, intimidation, including by youth groups, limitations
on the freedom of press, of expression, of association and of assembly of opposition
political parties, media and civil society organizations,
Noting with continued concern the continued 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 demanding that all those
involved to put an end to such acts,
Underscoring the importance of transitional justice mechanisms in promoting
lasting reconciliation among all the people of Burundi, taking note of the draft law
on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission developed by the Government of
Burundi and passed to Parliament on 12 December 2012, 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,
Supporting the renewed commitment of Burundi to “zero tolerance” for
corruption,
Welcoming the continued engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission in
Burundi, including the contribution of the Burundi Configuration of the
Peacebuilding Commission, and welcoming the readiness of the Peacebuilding Fund
to provide an additional tranche of support 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)
and 1960 (2010) 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/2013/36) and, in particular, the analysis it contains of progress and remaining
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