VIOLENCE IN BURUNDI
Early day motion 366, tabled 20 July 2016 by Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party). Signed by 48 members.
That this House notes and condemns the escalating political violence in Burundi; highlights the alarming number of alleged killings, torture, arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances that have occurred there since President Nkurunziza defied the constitution and stood for a third term in office in April 2015; recognises that over 250,000 Burundians have fled to refugee camps in Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo; and calls on the UN, AU and the international community to redouble efforts to bring about peace and see the country return to stable governance.
Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 42, Labour 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.