12 September 1996 SG/SM/6050
SECRETARY-GENERAL WELCOMES 'EXTREMELY POSITIVE STEPS' IN BURUNDI 19960912The following was issued by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali:As part of his continuing efforts to restore normality to Burundi, the Secretary-General has been in frequent contact with Major Buyoya and with many other individuals and parties in Burundi and the region. As a result of these diplomatic efforts, Major Buyoya has, effective immediately, lifted the ban on political parties and restored the National Assembly. The Secretary-General believes that these are extremely positive steps and hopes that they will be followed by others. He remains fully committed to his efforts to restore stability to the country and to the achievement of lasting national reconciliation. * *** *
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