The government of Burundi has announced that it’s suspending every form of co-operation with the UN’s office for human rights.
The announcement was made by the government spokesperson Philipe Nzobonariba on the state broadcaster.
Mr Nzobonariba said the UN office will now need to discuss with the government any activities before it deploys any staff.
On Monday, the ministry of foreign affairs banned three UN investigators from entering the country after they accused the government of gross human rights violations.
There has been concern over the state of human rights in the country during the recent political crisis that was sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s declaration that he would run for a third term in office.
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