UN special envoy Said Djinnit quits mediating role

The UN special envoy Said Djinnit has quit his role mediating crisis talks between the government and opposition parties in Burundi. The move follows accusations that he was biased toward the government’s interests.

UN special envoy to the Great Lakes region of Burundi Said Djinnit has quit his role as mediator between the Burundian government, the ruling party, opposition parties, and civil society organizations.

The move follows accusations that the envoy was biased toward the government’s interests in the talks.