{UAH} H.E Gen. Yoweri K Museveni to lead Burundi dialogue
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President Yoweri Museveni has been appointed by the 3rd Extra-ordinary
Summit of the Heads of State of the East African community (EAC) to
lead and facilitate dialogue at the highest level in a bid to find a
lasting solution to the current political situation in Burundi.
The Summit also decided to postpone the Burundi Presidential Election
from 15th to 30th July 2015. This was contained in a joint communiqué
that was issued at the end of a one-day meeting of the Heads of State
of the East African Community member countries that took place today
in the Tanzanian capital of Dar-es-Salaam.
The Summit, under the East African Community Chairman, President
Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, was attended by President Yoweri Museveni.
Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi were represented by their respective
Ministers.
The Summit was also attended by delegations from Angola, South Africa
and the African Union.
In the communiqué that was read by the Secretary General of the East
African Community, Mr. Richard Sezibera on behalf of the East African
Community leaders, the regional member countries of the EAC
unanimously nominated President Museveni to lead the dialogue at the
highest level among the warring political factions in Burundi with a
view to getting a lasting solution to the Burundi problems and
ensuring that peace returns to the county.
The leaders also asked the government of Burundi to disarm all armed
groups that are allied to political parties or groups in the country
and noted that the African Union should oversee the disarmament
process.
The Heads of State Summit further decided that the Presidential
Election be postponed from 15th July to 30th July 2015 to allow the
facilitator, President Museveni, engage the different political
players in Burundi before the elections are held.
The Summit also resolved that whichever party wins the Presidential
elections in Burundi, should form a government of national unity to
include those who would have participated in those elections and those
who would not have participated with a possibility of providing a
special seat, where necessary, and that the East African community
must send the election observers.
The East African leaders further said that the government that wins
the election must respect the Arusha Peace Accord and commit not to
amend the National Constitution.
The summit decided to create a joint verification mission of the
community to verify the presence the element of the FDRN forces in
Burundi and strongly appealed to the African Union to endorse the
decisions of the Summit of the East African leaders.
President Museveni was later seen off at Dar-es-Salaam International
Airport by the Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bernard
Membe, the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Uganda Mr. Kombo and a
number of Senior Tanzanian government officials.
The President was received on arrival at Entebbe International Airport
this evening by Vice-President Mr. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, the Head
of Public Service, Mr. John Mitala and Senior Security officials.
Faruk Kirunda
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Summit of the Heads of State of the East African community (EAC) to
lead and facilitate dialogue at the highest level in a bid to find a
lasting solution to the current political situation in Burundi.
The Summit also decided to postpone the Burundi Presidential Election
from 15th to 30th July 2015. This was contained in a joint communiqué
that was issued at the end of a one-day meeting of the Heads of State
of the East African Community member countries that took place today
in the Tanzanian capital of Dar-es-Salaam.
The Summit, under the East African Community Chairman, President
Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, was attended by President Yoweri Museveni.
Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi were represented by their respective
Ministers.
The Summit was also attended by delegations from Angola, South Africa
and the African Union.
In the communiqué that was read by the Secretary General of the East
African Community, Mr. Richard Sezibera on behalf of the East African
Community leaders, the regional member countries of the EAC
unanimously nominated President Museveni to lead the dialogue at the
highest level among the warring political factions in Burundi with a
view to getting a lasting solution to the Burundi problems and
ensuring that peace returns to the county.
The leaders also asked the government of Burundi to disarm all armed
groups that are allied to political parties or groups in the country
and noted that the African Union should oversee the disarmament
process.
The Heads of State Summit further decided that the Presidential
Election be postponed from 15th July to 30th July 2015 to allow the
facilitator, President Museveni, engage the different political
players in Burundi before the elections are held.
The Summit also resolved that whichever party wins the Presidential
elections in Burundi, should form a government of national unity to
include those who would have participated in those elections and those
who would not have participated with a possibility of providing a
special seat, where necessary, and that the East African community
must send the election observers.
The East African leaders further said that the government that wins
the election must respect the Arusha Peace Accord and commit not to
amend the National Constitution.
The summit decided to create a joint verification mission of the
community to verify the presence the element of the FDRN forces in
Burundi and strongly appealed to the African Union to endorse the
decisions of the Summit of the East African leaders.
President Museveni was later seen off at Dar-es-Salaam International
Airport by the Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bernard
Membe, the Tanzanian High Commissioner to Uganda Mr. Kombo and a
number of Senior Tanzanian government officials.
The President was received on arrival at Entebbe International Airport
this evening by Vice-President Mr. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, the Head
of Public Service, Mr. John Mitala and Senior Security officials.
Faruk Kirunda
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com or Abbey Semuwemba at: abbeysemuwemba@gmail.com.
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