By H. E. Vestine Vestine Nahimana, Ambassador of Burundi to the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
May 16, 2015 The Hague – The Embassy of Burundi in The Hague would like to bring to the attention of the international opinion the following:
- The Embassy of Burundi has followed with interest the political and security situation in Burundi since April 26, 2015 which resulted in a failed coup, perpetrated by a small group of army and police officers, leaving behind a considerable number of human and material damages;
- The Embassy of Burundi would like to join other positive forces of the nation to condemn in the strongest terms the mutiny group that wants to plunge the country into chaos, forgetting that the use of force is contrary to the principles of democracy;
- The Embassy of Burundi congratulates, salutes the bravery and encourages loyalist forces to their patriotism with which they fought the mutinies. They have reassured the Burundian people about their protection both inside and on the borders of the country; 4. The Embassy of Burundi also welcomes the restraint with which the people of Burundi have demonstrated by staying calm and serene during these difficult times;
- The Embassy of Burundi salutes the courage and determination of the Head of State, His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, who once again has proven by regaining the country despite the almost impossible conditions and that to reassure its population, guarantor of power;
- The Embassy of Burundi pays tribute to all those who contributed in any way to the success of His return;
- The Embassy of Burundi strongly appeals to Burundi’s partners to continue supporting the electoral process according to the planning by the CENI and the commitment of all political actors;
- Finally, the Embassy of Burundi also strongly appeals to the international community to make an objective analysis of the situation in order to contribute to the stability in the sub-region in general and Burundi in particular.
