BRUSSELS, Belgium, October 19, 2015/APO (African Press Organization)/ —
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders met today with the Burundian human rights activist Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, who came to Belgium in August after a murder attempt.
The Minister expressed his support for the Burundian civil society that works in a particularly difficult context and praised the president of the Association for the Protection of Human Rights and Incarcerated Persons (APRODH) for his courage. He also expressed his condolences to Pierre Claver Mbonimpa for the loss of his son in law, Pascal Nshimirimana, who was brutally murdered last week.
Belgium is very worried about the current wave of violence in Burundi that caused another 11 victims, including two police officers, on 13 October, and asks for independent investigations.
Belgium continues to advocate for a truly inclusive dialogue between all parties. This requires the protection of the physical integrity of all actors participating in this dialogue.
