Statement [made on behalf of the Security Council, at the 5686th meeting, 30 May 2007, in connection with the Council's consideration of the item entitled "The situation in Burundi"]

Welcomes the establishment of the UN Integrated Office in Burundi (BINUB) and the support it provides to the peace consolidation process; urges the Government to intensify its efforts on all aspects of reform of the security sector and to address the issue of human rights abuses committed by members of the security services, including by bringing perpetrators to justice and encourages international partners, including BINUB in accordance with its mandate, to increase their support for this endeavour; urges the Government to step up its efforts to combat impunity and to promote and protect human rights; welcomes the revival of the Economic Community of the Countries of the Great Lakes Region (CEPGL), the Great Lakes Conference process and the upcoming formal accession of Burundi to the East African Community.

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