Burundi

  • 7 April 2014

    Burundi Briefing by Political Affairs Head

    What's in Blue

    Tomorrow (8 April), the Council will be briefed under “Any Other Business” by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman on recent developments in Burundi. This is the second time in less than a month that Council members will receive a...

  • Tomorrow (26 March), at the request of the US, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Tayé-Brook Zerihoun will brief Council members in consultations on the situation in Burundi. The request comes at a time of deterioration in the political situation. At...

  • 12 February 2014

    Final Mandate Extension for UN Office in Burundi

    What's in Blue

    Tomorrow (13 February), the Security Council is set to adopt a resolution on the mandate of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB). The draft resolution, which was under silence until 11 this morning, reflects a compromise between termination and transfer...

  • February 2014

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    The mandate of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB) expires on 15 February and at press time it seems unlikely—though not out of the question—that it would be renewed. If BNUB is not renewed, the Council may adopt a presidential statement on the situation in Burundi and the termination of BNUB.

  • 27 January 2014

    Burundi Briefing and Consultations

    What's in Blue

    Tomorrow (28 January), the Security Council will be briefed by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB), Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and Ambassador Paul Seger (Switzerland), the chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission...

  • January 2014

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In January, the Council will be briefed by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB), Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and Ambassador Paul Seger (Switzerland), the chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The briefing will be followed by consultations.

  • July 2013

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In July, the Council will be briefed by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB), Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, and Ambassador Paul Seger (Switzerland), the chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The briefing will be followed by consultations. 

  • February 2013

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In February, the Council is expected to renew the mandate of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB). BNUB’s mandate expires on 15 February.

  • January 2013

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In January, the Council expects a briefing on Burundi by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB), Parfait Onanga-Anyanga (Gabon). A Secretary-General’s report with data, assessments and observations to guide the mission’s eventual evolution into a country team is expected mid-month.

  • 3 July 2012

    Burundi Briefing and Consultations

    What's in Blue

    On Thursday (5 July), Karin Landgren—the Secretary-General’s outgoing Special Representative and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB)—will brief the Council, followed by consultations. (On 7 June, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga of Gabon was appointed the new Special Representative and head...

  • July 2012

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In July, the Council is expecting a briefing via video-teleconference on Burundi by the exiting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB), Karin Landgren.

  • 19 December 2011

    Adoption of Burundi Resolution

    What's in Blue

    On Tuesday morning (20 December), the Council is scheduled to adopt a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB). A draft resolution was finalised and put in blue on Friday, 16 December. The mandate is set...

  • December 2011

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In December, the Council is expecting a briefing on Burundi by the special representative of the Secretary-General and head of the UN Office in Burundi (BNUB), Karin Landgren. The chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Swiss Permanent Representative Paul Seger, might also brief the Council. The briefing will be followed by consultations.

  • May 2011

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In May, the Council is expecting a briefing on Burundi by the recently appointed special representative of the Secretary-General, Karin Landgren. The chair of the Burundi configuration, Swiss Permanent Representative Paul Seger, will also brief the Council.

  • December 2010

    Burundi

    Monthly Forecast

    In December, the Council is expecting a briefing on Burundi and will consider the report of the Secretary-General on BINUB. BINUB’s mandate expires on 31 December. Council members are likely to discuss the future role of the UN in Burundi. A smaller-sized political mission is expected to replace BINUB to reflect a more forward-looking relationship between the UN and Burundi, especially after the elections.