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<p>We remain extremely concerned by the ongoing political challenges and human rights
situation in Burundi, and its humanitarian consequences. An inclusive dialogue led
by the region remains one of the only viable options to resolve the ongoing political
crisis and we encourage the region to engage fully in this process. We repeatedly
raise our concerns with the Government of Burundi and at the UN Human Rights Council
and UN Security Council to keep the international spotlight focused on resolving the
crisis. The UK wants genuine dialogue with Burundi once it has taken demonstrable
steps to improve human rights, and to make progress towards stability.</p><p>We are
concerned by the findings of the report of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi that
Burundi is at risk of atrocities. We continue to look to the UN and in particular
the Commission of Inquiry, to assess whether the criteria as stipulated in the 1948
Convention on the prevention and Punishment of Genocide is at risk of being met. The
UK International Ambassador for Human Rights, in her statement at the 42nd UN Human
Rights Council on 17 September, welcomed the report of the Commission of Inquiry on
Burundi and urged the Government of Burundi to fulfil its obligation to protect human
rights and to hold perpetrators to account.</p>
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