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Monitoring and denouncing human rights violations in Burundi

Ligue Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom Launch the “Turwanye Amacakubiri n’Ubusuma” Campaign

Murembwe Prison: Inmates Report Serious Allegations of Abuse and Appeal for Urgent Intervention

Abduction of IRAKOZE Alain Chris in Bujumbura: His Family Demands Answers

UPDATE — Jean Claude Found Dead After Several Days Missing

Alert — A New CNDD-FDD Scheme Targeting Burundian Refugees Abroad

Alert — NSHIMIRIMANA Jean Claude: Three Days Without News, Serious Questions About His Whereabouts

Update – NIYONKURU Elvis is being detained at BSR

Motorcyclists Raise Concerns About Dangerous Police Practices in Rubirizi and Kinama

Where Is the 18 Billion BIF Program for School Desks?

DISAPPEARANCE ALERT: NIYONKURU Elvis, an Informant for the Intelligence Services, Remains Missing

Alert — Ngarukiye Juste: Two Weeks Without News After His Arrest

ALERT ON BURUNDI — Deterioration of the Human Rights Situation and Persistent Impunity

Appeal for the Protection of Citizens and the Improvement of Living Conditions in Burundi

Alert: Citizen Missing After Being Detained by Intelligence Agents

Alarming Disappearance of Two Citizens in Bujumbura: One Week Without News — Where Are They?

Muyinga: Standoff Between Local Authorities and Traders

Alert – Elderly Man Brutally Murdered: Imbonerakure Implicated

Food Shortages in Prisons: Inmates Issue an Urgent Appeal

UPDATE — Three Months Without News, Three Months of Anguish and Concern for the Family of Pastor CISHAHAYO Nestor

UPDATE – Ngozi Prison Has a New Director Following Our Call for Action

Update — Ms. KABAHIZI Jeanine Released and Reunited with Her Family

Call for the Release and Protection of the Rights of Ms. KABAHIZI Jeanine

Gikungu Residents Denounce Prolonged Power Outage and Call on REGIDESO to Act

National Assembly : Ndabirabe’s fief ? The troubling grip of Butanyerera

Businessman WAKENYA in turmoil: funds withdrawn from his account, his health raises concern

ALERT: Forced Disappearance of a Burundian National in Tanzania

Driving licences : citizens held hostage for nearly five years

Analysis Report: 336,000 School Desks in Burundi – Between Ambition, Governance Challenges, and the Need for Transparency

Domestic Homicide in Gitega: Imbonerakure Member Accused of Killing His Wife, Residents Demand Justice

Tensions at Ngozi Prison Following the Alleged Assault of a Prisoners’ Representative

Alert: Permanent Secretary of Muyinga Commune Arrested; Concerns Grow Over His Health and Safety

Alert No. 8 | Congolese Refugees in Burundi: The Urgent Need to Accelerate Voluntary Repatriation

Eight Months Without Pay: Newly Recruited Burundian Civil Servants Cry Out for Help

National Assembly Investigation Series: Speaker Gélase Daniel NDABIRABE Allegedly Sought to Favour Close Relatives

Update – NDAYISABA Déogratias is being held at the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service

Alert – Presumed Enforced Disappearance of a Citizen Following His Arrest by Police Officers

School Activities Suspended Across an Entire Administrative Zone: Residents Denounce an Unjustified Decision

Investigation: Burundi’s National Assembly at the Center of Allegations of Nepotism and Poor Governance

Threats against detainees continue as the inmates’ “General” escalates intimidation.

Residents Sound the Alarm Over Days Without Safe Drinking Water

Kirundo: After the Suspension of Public Forest Logging, the Disappearance of Timber Planks Raises Suspicions

International Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Ligue Iteka Sounds the Alarm

Eight-month pregnant woman brutally murdered: Residents demand justice

Households in Kumahoro reject a mandatory financial contribution imposed by their neighborhood leader.

Residents denounce the conduct of a local CNDD-FDD official and call for disciplinary action

Rice Farmers Denounce the Alleged Misappropriation of Community Funds and Demand Accountability

Reaction of King Umurundi Freedom to the Ministry of Finance’s Statement on the PTBA Software

Body of a Young Boy Found in a Forest: Residents Call for a Thorough Investigation

PTBA Software Malfunctions at the Ministry of Finance Raise Alarm Among Staff

Kirundo: Residents Raise Alarm Over Concerning Exploitation of Public Forest Plantations

Ruyigi Central Prison: Inmates Denounce Abuse and Sound the Alarm

Urgent Appeal from Burundian Organizations to Belgian Authorities

The body of a young woman found in Kinama: residents call for thorough investigations

Suspicious death of a citizen in Burunga: why was the burial carried out so quickly?

A Trader Assaulted and Robbed in Gisagara; Residents Call for an Investigation into the Alleged Involvement of Imbonerakure Members

ALERT – Presumed enforced disappearance of a Soldier: Growing concern among his relatives

Update – CIZA Thadée Reportedly Detained in Kirundo

Concern Over the Disappearance of CIZA Thadée Following His Alleged Arrest Upon Return from Rwanda

Death of MUNEZERO Aline: Residents Call for Justice

Investigation into the Enforced Disappearance of Vincent NSENGIYUMVA and Anicet NSENGIYUMVA, Former SNR Collaborators – Third Part

Enforced Disappearance of Intelligence Collaborators: Are They Still Alive? (Part Two).

Alert on the enforced disappearance of two intelligence collaborators

Good News – Burial of Little Gloria

Disappearance of Pastor CISHAHAYO Nestor

Four Months After a Baby Was Killed by a Car, the Family Is Still Seeking Justice

Concern over the disappearance of MANIRAKIZA Jean Marie Vianney following an alleged arrest in Cibitoke

Concerning food situation in certain prisons

Severe violence in Butanyerera: a citizen between life and death, urgent call for justice

Alert: Critical situation of Burundian returnees from Tanzania

Death of Corporal HATUNGIMANA Albert following violence at Mabanda camp. We demand justice.

Alarming Situation of Burundian Refugees in Tanzania: Humanitarian Organizations Warn of Imminent Forced Returns

Launch of preparations for the 2027 presidential election marked by the absence of several political parties

An Unexpected Return to the Judicial Circle

Disturbing Death of Minister Gabby Bugaga: Questions Continue to Mount

Alert No. 6: Congolese refugees – returns must be guided and protected

Disappearance of Burundian Soldier in DRC Mission: Family Calls for Clarification

Bloody Easter Night in Burundi: Policeman Shoots Young Father in a Bar

Where is IRADUKUNDA Alexandre? Military trainee reported missing after arrest

Explosions in Bujumbura on March 31, 2026: Alert and Call to Action

Food Crisis in Burundian Prisons: Detainees Issue an Urgent Call for Help

Heinous Crime in Bururi: A Young Woman Brutally Murdered, Community Demands Truth and Justice

Alert on Paramilitary Activities in Ruyigi

Alert on Reported Paramilitary Activities in Ruyigi

Statement by Ligue Iteka: Alert on the Abduction of Chadia Mukaremera

Alert: A CNIDH Employee Reported Missing in Bujumbura

Alarming Disappearance of CUBWA Eric in Nyanza

Humanitarian Alert N°3 : Critical Situation of Congolese Refugees in Burundi

Man Brutally Murdered: Community Demands Swift Investigation

Persistent violence by the Imbonerakure: a 15-year-old girl murdered in Kirama after being raped.

Young Miner Shot Dead by a Police Officer Acting on Orders of an Imbonerakure, Community Refuses Burial and Demands Justice

🔴 Alert: Alarming Degradation of Protection for Burundian Asylum Seekers in Uganda

More Than Two Weeks Without News: GAHUNGU Thadée Remains Missing After His Enforced Disappearance.

Buhumuza in Shock: Family Decimated by Grenade Attacks.

Update – Good News: IRAKOZE Christ Kelly Found Alive After Three Days of Disappearance

ALERT: Alleged Enforced Disappearance of Mr. IRAKOZE Christ Kelly

Brutal killing of a civilian by Imbonerakure-Tragic death of NIBIZI Selapiyo.

Stabbing Homicide: Internal Violence Within the Imbonerakure.

Human rights organizations Ligue Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom express their deep concern over the situation of Congolese refugees in Burundi.

Disappearance of a Father: Growing Concern

Buhumuza: Concerning Disappearance of Murengera Majaliwa — Urgent Call for Truth and Justice.

The right to voluntary return of Congolese refugees must be upheld by the Government of Burundi and UNHCR

Bujumbura: Father of 12 abducted in broad daylight — residents push back

Musaga: Motorcyclists Denounce Alleged Arrests and Extortion Involving Imbonerakure Members and Security Agents

Musaga: Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Victims of Extortion and Arbitrary Arrests

Buhumuza-Urgent Alert ‼️ Another troubling disappearance

A police officer breaks a citizen’s arm with a baton. Protected by his superiors, he faces no consequences. Residents are demanding justice.

Lifeless Body Found in Gitega: Who Killed This Woman? The Public Demands an Investigation

HAVYARIMANA Juliette Missing After Arrest

Rumonge: Police Officer Brutally Assaulted by Imbonerakure and Left Fighting for His Life

🔴 URGENT ALERT: Serious Assault on a National Police Officer by Imbonerakure in Mutambara

Concerning Disappearance of Tharcisse NDIREKURAMBA,Teacher and CNL Activist.

Kirundo: A Family Persecuted by Local Authorities and Deprived of Their Land Rights

ALERT – Concerning Disappearance in Bujumbura

🔴 Impact of the Citizen Alert: Forced Contributions Ended in Bwiza, Residents Relieved

Musaga: Motorcyclists Denounce Alleged Arrests and Extortion Involving Imbonerakure Members and Security Agents

ALERTE – Découverte d’un corps à Kamenge : les habitants demandent des enquêtes avant tout enterrement.

🔴 CITIZENS’ ALERT: Forced Money Collection in Bwiza – Residents Denounce Abuses by Local Authorities

The Mineral War Among CNDD-FDD Leaders: The Ordeal of an MP Stripped of His Vehicle

Dead Body Found in Kaburantwa — King Umurundi Freedom Calls for an Independent Investigation into the Killing

Young Woman Found Dead in Mugoboka — King Umurundi Freedom Demands an Investigation into This Heinous Crime

Thierry NIYIBIZI Beaten to Death by Imbonerakure: The Population Says NO to Impunity

An Abduction Orchestrated by an Intelligence Officer Foiled Thanks to Citizens’ Vigilance

Butanyerera: Worrying Disappearance of a Former Soldier Following a Suspected Intelligence Operation

MISSING PERSON ALERT: INNOCENT NDAYIZEYE ABDUCTED IN BUJUMBURA

The Release of Vincent NDAGIJIMANA – Coltan Management Still Shrouded in Opacity

The 50 Billion Case – Conflicts Over Mineral Exploitation and the Arrest of Vincent Ndagijimana

Alert over inhumane detention conditions and suspected corruption at the BSR

Arbitrary Detentions and Inhumane Conditions at the BSR: Detainees’ Lives at Risk

Good News: NIYONGABO Aimé Found Safe and Sound After His Abduction

Kidnapping Alert: A Citizen from Kinama Forcibly Taken by Unidentified Armed Men

NDAYISABA Oscar Found Beheaded, Imbonerakure Implicated: No to Impunity

Makamba: Urgent Appeal to Locate NDAYISHIMIYE Elias, Missing After Abduction

A CNL Member Abducted from His Home in Buyenzi: The Targeting of Agathon Rwasa’s Allies Raises Alarm

Arbitrary Arrest and Violence Against Edouard NZAMBIMANA

⚠️ Alert: Concerning Disappearance of NKUREMBONE Fidèle in Bujumbura

Cankuzo: Growing Concerns Over Impunity After the Release of Imbonerakure Accused of the Murder of NSHIMIRIMANA Léonard

Gitega Shaken by the Mysterious Abduction of NDUWAMUNGU Jean de Dieu

28-Year-Old Man Killed After Arrest by Local Officials and Imbonerakure in Cankuzo

ALERT – Worrying Disappearance of the President of the General Practitioners’ Union in Burundi.

The Mechanics of Repression Against Burundian Doctors — Part 3

The Demands Behind the Wave of Arrests of Doctors— Part 2

Wave of Arrests of Doctors in Burundi: Growing Concern

Alert‼️Enforced Disappearance of Dr. RURAGAHIYE Pierre Claver.

Worrying Disappearance of KAZUNGU Joseph Following Summons by an Intelligence Officer.

Kayanza Province: A Young Citizen Brutally Murdered by Imbonerakure in Kabarore

Kayanza: Four Miners Die During Mineral Extraction After Landslide in Kivuvu

Kayanza: Deadly Landslide at a Coltan Mining Site in Kivuvu Sparks Outrage

Ntega Commune in Shock: Death of NKURINGOMA Jean Raises Serious Questions

Tragic Death of MBONIHANKUYE Oscar, Five Imbonerakure Accused

Alert: Abduction of a young girl in the city of Bujumbura.

Alert: Secret detention of Amédée Bwimba in Burundi, his life at risk

Kayanza: Citizens’ Outrage Over Mining Exploitation, Persistent Poverty, and Alleged Use of Their Land Without Consent

Serious Political Violence in Gisuru (Ruyigi Province)

Ruyigi: umutamakazi yarakubaguwe