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On 4 December 2020, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and sub regional organizations in maintaining international peace and security”, in
Closure of OSESG-B
The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Burundi (OSESG-B) closed on 31 May 2021, transferring its responsibilities to the UN Country Team in Burundi, led by the Resident Coordinator.
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Great Lakes Special Envoy Huang Xia hands lowered flag at OSESG-B to Acting Resident Coordinator, Nicole Kouassi, 31 May 2021. UN/Napoleon Viban
A returning refugee receives a COVID-19 test at a transit centre in Burundi after returning from Rwanda. © UNHCR/Will Swanson
Repatriated Burundians from Tanzania in the transit center of Mabanda, Makamba province, Burundi (archives). OCHA/Christian Cricboom
Refugees from Burundi prepare to board a flight back home in December 2020. UNHCR/Samuel Otieno
Security Council Briefings
- Report of the Secretary-General on the strategic assessment mission for United Nations engagement in Burundi, S/2020/1078
- Secretary General's Report on the Situation in Burundi, October 2019
- Dialogue Only Viable Option for Resolving Burundi Political Crisis, Special Envoy Tells Security Council amid Debate over Keeping It on Agenda