The Embassy of Burundi called international attention

 By  H.E . Vestine Nahimana, Ambassador of Burundi.

The Embassy of Burundi  in The Hague would like bring to the attention of the international public as follows :

1. The Embassy of Burundi in The Hague welcomes the successful holding of parliamentary elections, presidential and senatorial which took place in June and July 2015. Observers in good faith all agree to say that these elections were free, and have been largely inclusive if we consider the composition of the National Assembly (CNDD-FDD COALITION AMIZERO Y’ABARUNDI, UPRONA, TWA) and the number of candidates for the presidency (8 candidates in all).
2. The turnout of 74.44% in the parliamentary elections, 73.44% in presidential elections and over 90% in the senatorial elections amply demonstrates that Burundians have responded to this electoral appointment in peace and without any constraint.
3. Through these elections, the people of Burundi have expressed their deep desire to renew the Republican institutions through the democratic process. She has only one aspiration: peace and development.
4. However, the Burundi Embassy in The Hague deplores the attitude of some of our compatriots who for sectarian interests, set themselves up as the People’s Advocate with the sole aim to torpedo the election process and consequently destabilizing Burundian institutions.
5. They tried by organizing a popular uprising but the people of Burundi have always shown its commitment to the values ​​of peace and tranquility by supporting institutions that they themself established.
6. They also tried with a military coup on May 13, 2015 but they have not succeeded there too because of the determination of forces loyal to defend the people and institutions of the Republic was of a magnitude unprecedented.
7. There are even those who nurtured presidential ambitions for a long time but, by the simple fact that their projects were not successful, sought to paralyze the proper functioning of institutions by simulating their leaks.
8. The lasts actions to date were rebel attacks against the peaceful citizens of Kayanza and Cibitoke and were quickly mastered.
9. In all cases, the lifeblood of the nation have always led a joint action to defend the best interests of the Burundian people and national sovereignty, and as such deserves thanks.
10. The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in The Hague thinks primarily to H.E Pierre NKURUNZIZA, President of the Republic of Burundi and Supreme Commander of the Defense and Security Forces with his Government who, despite the turbulent times, have held on and just bring the people of Burundi to port.
11. The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in The Hague welcomes a lot all the whole National Defense Body for his patriotism and ability to neutralize all the enemies of peace in record time.
12. The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi to The Hague makes it more fitting tribute to the Members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), which, despite the difficult working environment, did their best to organize an electoral process consistent with international standards and, above all, a credible electoral process.
13. Everyone remembers the pressures, political dishonesty of some of our politicians who dreamed of a transitional government to which they had to face, but they stood by their patriotic spirit and professionalism.
14. The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in The Hague finally congratulate the Burundian population for its political maturity. Our thanks also go to the location of all our partners and those who have contributed in any way to the success of these elections.
15. The Embassy of the Republic of Burundi in The Hague seizes this opportunity to condemn once again, some of our compatriots who have adopted a bellicose behavior instead of uniting with the rest of the population in the promotion of dialogue and development work. We strongly condemns the attacks of Kayanza and Cibitoke and calls the international community as a whole to condemn any attempt to destabilize Burundi.
16. Finally, the Burundi Embassy in the Hague calls on all partners of Burundi, the UN, the European Union, the African Union and the countries of the sub-region to support the institutions created by the 2015 elections. These are institutions established through the will of the Burundians who are only holder of national sovereignty. They therefore deserve the trust of everyone.

Done at The Hague, July 27^th, 2015