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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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