HC Deb 18 July 1994 vol 247 cc25-6W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the United Nations is taking in Burundi to stop(a) the operators of radio stations and (b) political parties promoting genocidal activity.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

We are aware of reports of radio stations in Burundi inciting Burundians to inter-tribal violence. The United Nations has yet to confirm these reports, but if such activities were found to be taking place it would strongly condemn them and call for them to cease forthwith as it has done in the case of Rwanda.

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has about extrajudicial killings on a tribal basis in Bujumbura in Burundi; and what representations are being made and what actions are being taken by international organisations.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We are concerned at reports that tribal killings may have taken place in Bujumbura and other areas of Burundi. The United Nations Secretary-General will advise on appropriate action if these reports are confirmed by the United Nations or the Organisation of African Unity presence in Burundi.

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