Strasbourg, 23/05/2008 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday 22 May, the 75 MEPs still remaining at the end of the afternoon adopted a resolution on Burundi, in which the European Parliament expressed concern at the recent military confrontations in Burundi between the National Defence Forces and the National Liberation Forces (FNL) that have resulted in the loss of innocent lives. It called on all parties to respect the Comprehensive Ceasefire Agreement, resume negotiations, and move swiftly to implement the Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism established following the ceasefire. It called on the states neighbouring Burundi to ensure they do not serve as bases for the rebel movement, and welcomed Tanzania's decision to cease acting as a haven for FNL leaders. It asked the Commission to draw up measures to facilitate the reintegration of former FNL fighters into society once an agreement is signed. The Commission was invited to step up its humanitarian assistance, including for refugees and internally displaced persons. (O.J.)