{The Commission of Inquiry on Burundi presented its report to the Human Rights Council. It talks about ongoing serious crimes.} "A deep and widespread sense of fear," this is evidenced by the testimonies gathered by the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi. During the 35th session, an oral report was submitted. This is a second report […]

{In a declaration they issued on 9 June, the Catholic Bishops of Burundi say democracy is not yet fully understood in the country. They say they are concerned about the people who are being intimidated by some administrative officials.} The statement by the Episcopal Conference of Burundi says the security situation has improved throughout the […]

{The European Union denies Burundi accusations that it is involved in the destabilization of government institutions.} In the statement by the Delegation of the European Union to Burundi on Wednesday 7 June, the EU denies the "false" accusations of its involvement in the destabilization of Burundi security. "The accusations are based on a deliberately wrong […]

{The government media regulator authority speaks against administrative officials’ interference with the freedom of journalists.} The chairman of National Media Regulator (CNC) urges administrative authorities to stop hampering the work of accredited journalists. In a meeting Ramadhan Karenga, the Chairman of CNC, held this Tuesday with media professionals, he said administrative officials of all ranks […]

{“Different partners must understand that Burundi Government is lying about the security situation in the country”, says Anschaire Nikoyagize, one of the Burundi Human Rights Activists. He reacts to the declaration made by the Senior Advisor in charge of communication and information to President Pierre Nkurunziza. In the public conference held on 2 June, Willy […]

{The collective of lawyers grouped into “Justice for Burundi” reports that at the end of May 2017, 98 new warrants have been sent to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court-ICC. “This brings to nearly 800 cases of warrants that were entrusted to the collective”, says Armel Niyongere, a human rights defender.} […]

{According to a presidential decree issued on 26 May, 23 officers have been dismissed from the Burundi National Defense Forces. They are accused of deserting Burundian army. One of dismissed officers accuses the government of repressing the soldiers of the former armed forces (ex FAB).} The spokesman for the Burundian army, Colonel Gaspard Baratuza, says […]

{The National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation-CVR started a month ago to identify the number of mass graves existing in Burundi from 1972 to 2008, but there is a long way to go.} “From 1972 up to date, there is an estimated number of 2,500 mass graves in Burundi”, says Aloys Batungwanayo, Chairperson of the […]

{The UN has removed from its peacekeeping mission Major Nicolas Budigi over allegations of human rights violations in Burundi.} The UN has repatriated Burundi army officer Major Nicolas Budigi from MINUSCA, a UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic (CAR). The repatriation followed allegations that the officer has been involved in acts of human rights […]

{Two media outlets operating in Burundi are facing enormous financial challenges. Radio Rema and Isanganiro, which were destroyed in 2015 during the coup attempt, are experiencing serious technical and financial difficulties, according to the Minister of Information.} On 10 February, Minister of Information Nestor Bankumukunzi paid a visit to six Burundi media outlets, including the […]