Good afternoon, colleagues.
Welcome to the ongoing study on the human rights violations in Burundi.
We have three expert witnesses in front of us. Two are from Amnesty International: Ketty Nivyabandi and Jacqueline Hansen. We also have a law professor from the University of Ottawa who is testifying as an individual, Pacifique Manirakiza.
I understand that the clerk has given you some instructions in regard to your opening remarks and the amount of time that you have.
I understand that, Jacqueline, you'll begin. Ms. Hansen, please go ahead. Begin your opening remarks.