A/HRC/9/14 page 21 87. The independent expert calls upon the Government to investigate all human rights violations and bring its perpetrators to justice. To the international community 88. The independent expert urges the international community to use all means possible to ensure that the process leading to the 2010 elections, and the elections themselves, are free and fair. 89. The independent expert thanks the international community for its support to reform the justice system in Burundi, particularly the Peacebuilding Commission. He urges it to redouble its efforts to allow the country to achieve an impartial justice system with a solid infrastructure. 90. The independent expert calls on the United Nations and the Regional Initiative on Burundi to remain engaged with the Government of Burundi in order to better assess the situation and provide technical assistance to the Government prior to the organization of the elections in 2010. 91. The independent expert urges the international community to press the Government of Burundi to complete the investigation into the Gatumba and Muyinga massacres and to prosecute the perpetrators. 92. The independent expert encourages the Peacebuilding Commission to continue supporting the Government of Burundi in disbursing the necessary funds to implement the development plan for the period 2007-2008. In this regard, he calls upon the Government of Burundi and the implementing partners to strengthen their cooperation and coordination in order to avoid any delay in the reconstruction of Burundi. 93. The independent expert commends the international community for its pledges. He urges the community of donors to release the funds pledged at the Paris, Geneva, Brussels and Bujumbura conferences, and recommends that the international community support the efforts of the Government of Burundi to respect and promote human rights. -----

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