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HRC48: The Nordic-Baltic states address the human rights situation in Burundi

Madam President,
I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic-Baltic countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden and Norway.
We strongly support the recommendations given in the report of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi. Improved dialogue between Burundian authorities and the international community since the new administration came to power is encouraging, but unfortunately, there is little meaningful change in terms of human rights. 
We remain deeply concerned about continued human rights violations and abuses and the shrinking civic space in Burundi. We repeat our call upon the government to end human rights violations committed by the security forces and the Imbonerakure, including against members of the opposition, human rights defenders, civil society and journalists.
All instances of arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and sexual- and gender-based violence must be promptly investigated and the perpetrators brought to justice. 
We continue to urge the Government of Burundi to fully cooperate with international and regional human rights mechanisms, including on sensitive matters and to authorize them to conduct independent monitoring activities and publicize reports on human rights violations and abuses. These mechanisms must be granted full and unhindered access and be provided all the information necessary to fulfill their mandate to effectively report human rights violations and abuses in Burundi. 
Thank you.