Ligue Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom Launch the “Turwanye Amacakubiri n’Ubusuma” Campaign
Brussels–Paris, October 2026 — The Burundian Human Rights League ITEKA (Ligue Iteka) and King Umurundi Freedom (KUF-ASBL), two human rights organizations, are launching the “Turwanye Amacakubiri n’Ubusuma” campaign, meaning “Let Us Fight Political and Ethnic Divisions and Economic Misconduct,” to promote social cohesion, good governance, transparency, and respect for human rights in Burundi. The initiative […]
Murembwe Prison: Inmates Report Serious Allegations of Abuse and Appeal for Urgent Intervention
How long will prison authorities remain inactive while inmates are allegedly subjected to abuse? Inmates at Murembwe Prison, located in Rumonge Commune, Burunga Province, are raising the alarm over serious alleged acts of abuse attributed to HABIMANA Marc, known by the nickname “Salumu,” who is reportedly responsible for overseeing inmates at the facility. According to […]
Abduction of IRAKOZE Alain Chris in Bujumbura: His Family Demands Answers
A citizen has reportedly gone missing after being arrested by intelligence agents in the city of Bujumbura. The citizen is IRAKOZE Alain Chris, a 30-year-old man. He lives in Musaga, Mugere Commune, Bujumbura Province. It should be noted that Alain Chris is the brother of Elvis NIYONKURU, who is reportedly an informant for the National […]
UPDATE — Jean Claude Found Dead After Several Days Missing
We have learned with deep sadness that the person who had been reported missing has been found dead. The deceased is NSHIMIRIMANA Jean Claude, whose disappearance we reported on September 28, 2026, after three days without any news. He had left his home on September 25, 2026, to travel to Gitega, where he was expected […]
Alert — A New CNDD-FDD Scheme Targeting Burundian Refugees Abroad
Warning! Warning! This is a warning addressed to all Burundian refugees living abroad, particularly Burundian refugees residing in countries of the East African Community (EAC). A new political and military movement, presented as being opposed to the CNDD-FDD government, has recently emerged. Its initiators claim that the movement originated in Kenya and was created by […]
Alert — NSHIMIRIMANA Jean Claude: Three Days Without News, Serious Questions About His Whereabouts
Where is NSHIMIRIMANA Jean Claude? What happened to him? For three days, the 46-year-old man has been unreachable, leaving his family without any reliable information about his situation. His unexplained absence, after he was expected to travel to Gitega to attend a professional meeting, has raised serious concerns among his relatives. At this stage, the […]
Update – NIYONKURU Elvis is being detained at BSR
We previously issued an alert concerning NIYONKURU Elvis, who reportedly works with the intelligence services as an informant. We subsequently received information confirming that he is being detained in a cell at the Bujumbura Provincial Police Commissariat, formerly known as BSR. He continues to be accused of collaborating with RED TABARA fighters. According to the […]
Motorcyclists Raise Concerns About Dangerous Police Practices in Rubirizi and Kinama
Practices attributed to certain police officers along the Bujumbura–Bubanza road, particularly in the areas of Rubirizi and Gikoma, are causing serious concern among local residents. The safety and lives of road users require urgent attention. Citizens travelling by motorcycle report that they regularly encounter police officers operating along this road, particularly around Rubirizi and Gikoma, […]
Where Is the 18 Billion BIF Program for School Desks?
Billions announced, thousands of students still sitting on the floor: where does the program really stand? Billions of Burundian francs were announced to enable hundreds of thousands of students to study in better conditions. Yet, in some public schools, children continue to attend classes sitting directly on the floor. This raises a legitimate question: what […]
DISAPPEARANCE ALERT: NIYONKURU Elvis, an Informant for the Intelligence Services, Remains Missing
NIYONKURU Elvis: Where Is He Since His Arrest? His Family Seeks Information Concerns continue to grow over the whereabouts and fate of NIYONKURU Elvis, 34, who is described as an informant working with the Burundian intelligence services. According to information obtained from sources close to his family, he was reportedly arrested after being questioned about […]