(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) w York April 11 - The United Nations today called on the Government of Burundi to address ongoing political violence and restrictions on human rights saying it is receiving "troubling" information about recent developments in the country. "The United Nations has been raising concerns both with the Government of Burundi and at the highest levels in the region and the greater international community" UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters in New York UN news center reported. In a briefing to the Security Council on Tuesday Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman drew attention to the restrictions on political rights and freedoms and the violence mainly by the youth wing of the current ruling party (CNDD-FDD) including reports about alleged efforts to arm and train the youth wing. "We are stressing that if no action is taken and serious human rights violations occur those responsible for manipulating the youth affiliated to political parties and instigating violence would be liable for international prosecution" said Mr. Dujarric. He added that as the country prepares for 2015 elections "we hope for steps that would demonstrate a genuine commitment to political pluralism and the democratic process." The spokesperson noted that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has discussed the political situation in Burundi with the country's President and First Vice-President as well as with political leaders in the region including the Presidents of South Africa and Tanzania
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