Press Release: Council conclusions on Burundi

On 15 February 2016, the Council of the European Union published its conclusions on the situation in Burundi.

Foreign ministers considered that talks with Burundi under the Cotonou agreement - which lays down strict rules for mutual cooperation including the promotion of human rights - had failed to resolve their concerns.

ESO: Background information: Foreign Affairs Council, 15 February 2016 http://www.europeansources.info/record/meeting-foreign-affairs-council-15-february-2016/

ESO: Background information: EU provides €5 million in humanitarian aid for the Burundian crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-provides-e5-million-in-humanitarian-aid-for-the-burundian-crisis/

ESO: Background information: Freeze EU aid to the Burundi government, say MEPs http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-freeze-eu-aid-to-the-burundi-government-say-meps/

EurActiv, 15.02.16: EU fears more violence in Burundi, vows to directly assist the population http://www.euractiv.com/section/development-policy/news/eu-fears-more-violence-in-burundi-vows-to-directly-assist-the-population/

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