OTTAWA (25 October 2023) – A UN expert urged Burundi to put an end to the growing pressure on civic space and guarantee conditions for the credible return of refugees. “As Burundi moves towards the...

GENEVA (16 October 2023) - The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi, Fortuné Gaetan Zongo, will conduct an official visit to Canada from 16 to 20 October 2023. “I am deeply...

GENEVA (12 October 2023) – UN independent experts* today unequivocally condemned targeted and deadly violence directed at civilians in Israel and violent and indiscriminate attacks against Palestinian...

BRUSSELS (24 May 2023) – A UN expert today called on Burundi to overcome divisions and restore the Arusha Agreement. The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi, Fortuné...

GENEVA (15 May 2023) - The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Burundi, Fortuné Gaetan Zongo, will conduct an official visit to Belgium from 15 to 25 May 2023. "I would like to...

GENEVA (5 December 2022) – UN human rights experts* call for ambitious policies and recommitment to development cooperation in a statement marking the 36th anniversary of the Declaration on the Right...

GENEVA (4 November 2022) – UN independent experts* today called on States to fully integrate human rights standards and principles in negotiations during the 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN...

Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Today I have the opportunity to present my first written report to the General Assembly of the United Nations in accordance...

Elects by Acclamation Nine Members of the Advisory Committee and Appoints Four Mandate Holders The Human Rights Council this afternoon adopted 14 resolutions, extending mandates on Ethiopia, Burundi...

Human Rights Council Concludes Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Burundi The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine this morning...