Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2000-09-07-Speech-4-151"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2000-09-07"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Burundi2
dcterms:Language	"nl"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20000907.6.4-151"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2000-09-07-Speech-4-1522
lpv:speaker	lp:Johan Van Hecke2
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Temporary committee on the Echelon interception system (2000-07-06--2001-09-05)3 vice-chair; Members from the European Parliament to the Joint Parliamentary Assembly of the Agreement between the African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union (ACP-EU) (1999-09-14--2002-01-14)3 member; Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3 unknown; Christelijke Volkspartij (1999-07-20--2001-09-30)3 member; EPP-ED (1999-07-20--2002-09-17)3 substitute; Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (1999-07-21--2002-01-14)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, if we start from the principle ‘better a deal that is flawed than no deal at all’, then it is true that Arusha constitutes a step forward in the Burundi peace process. All credit for this has to go to Mandela, who shuttled between the different parties for months in order to get them not only on speaking terms but also around the negotiating table. But the accord is not perfect. Indeed, there is still no cease-fire and the fights around the capital of Bujumbura simply continue. The two main Hutu rebel movements in the army, which are responsible for the best part of the violence, were not involved in the negotiations. As such, the next phase in Nairobi, the meeting between the armed troops on 20 September, is probably more crucial than Arusha. It is regrettable that the accord does not look beyond the regional context. The neighbouring countries Congo and Tanzania, from where the armed groups operate, must also be reminded of their responsibilities. Indeed, the question arises as to whether Mandela has not analysed the Burundi conflict too much from his own South African context. It is correct that some Tutsi parties have used the risk of annihilation of the minority as an excuse to maintain their supremacy. But this does not take away the fact that this risk in Burundi is real. This is why we need to demand sufficient safety guarantees to protect the minority and make sure that in the event of any elections, there is no incitement of ethnic hatred. Finally, Mr President, I do believe that Europe should resume the provision of semi-structural aid, especially in the areas of education and health care. Otherwise, there is a risk that we will be held partly responsible for the death of thousands of innocent citizens; a thought to which I, as a Christian-Democrat, cannot reconcile myself."@en1

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