United Nations Security Council Resolution 1375

United Nations Security Council resolution 1375, adopted unanimously on 29 October 2001, after reaffirming all resolutions and statements by the President of the Security Council on the civil war in Burundi, endorsed efforts by South Africa and other states to implement the Arusha Accords and supported the establishment of an interim multinational security presence in Burundi.[1]

UN Security Council
Resolution 1375
Location of Burundi
Date29 October 2001
Meeting no.4,399
CodeS/RES/1375 (Document)
SubjectThe situation in Burundi
Voting summary
  • 15 voted for
  • None voted against
  • None abstained
ResultAdopted
Security Council composition
Permanent members
Non-permanent members

The Security Council reaffirmed that the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement remained as a basis for a settlement of the conflict in Burundi and welcomed mediation efforts by the former South African President Nelson Mandela and the United Nations.[2] There was concern at the ongoing violence in the country and its consequences on the situation in Burundi and regional instability.

The resolution, initiated by Jamaica and Mauritius,[3] supported the future installation of a transitional government on 1 November 2001. Armed groups, including the Forces pour la Défense de la Démocratie (FDD) and Forces Nationales de Libération (FNL) were urged to end hostilities and attacks against the civilian population and enter into negotiations as part of the peace process.[4]

The Council supported the establishment of a temporary multinational security presence in the country to protect returning political leaders and train a Burundian protection force, asking the Burundian government to keep the Council informed in this regard. The peacekeeping mission would be the first time South Africa had participated in such an operation.[5] It expressed willingness to consider further contributions to the peace process and urged the international community to provide assistance.

See also

References
  1. "Council endorses Member State drive to implement Arusha Agreement, supports interim multinational security presence in Burundi". United Nations. 29 October 2001.
  2. Nations of the world: a political, economic & business handbook (3rd ed.). Grey House. 2002. p. 239. ISBN 978-1-930956-00-1.
  3. "UN gives thumbs-up to SA's Burundi excursion". Independent Online (South Africa). 30 October 2001.
  4. "Security Council backs temporary international security force in Burundi". United Nations News Centre. 29 October 2001.
  5. Fischer, Horst; McDonald, Avril; Dugard, John; Gasser, Hans-Peter; Greenwood, Christopher; Fenrick, William; Posse, Hortensia Gutierrez (2004). Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law:, Volume 4; Volume 2001. Cambridge University Press. p. 617. ISBN 978-90-6704-169-0.
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