Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who is mediating talks in Burundi, said the government, opposition and civil society have agreed to fast-track talks aimed at ending the crisis in the east African country.
In a State House statement on Thursday, Museveni said that the warring parties have agreed to unconditionally and expeditiously continue with talks to reach an agreement on political issues affecting Burundi.
During a two-day visit to Burundi, Museveni said that Uganda’s Defence Minister, Crispus Kiyonga, would arrive in Burundi to continue mediating the talks requested by East African leaders.
On July 6, East African Community (EAC) leaders appointed Museveni to lead and facilitate the high-level dialogue in a bid to find a lasting solution to the current political situation in Burundi.
Burundi’s presidential election was postponed to July 30 to make way for the talks.
The country’s opposition accuses President Pierre Nkurunziza of violating the country’s constitution by running for a third-term presidency while the limit is two.
However Nkurunziza has insisted on pursuing the presidency, denying any violation of the constitution.
The confrontation has sparked a wave of political violence in the country, reports Xinhua.
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