Appeal for the Protection of Citizens and the Improvement of Living Conditions in Burundi
The human rights organizations Burundian League for Human Rights ITEKA and King Umurundi Freedom have addressed a letter to His Excellency Mr. Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, drawing his attention to the situation of Burundian nationals in Kenya, as well as the economic difficulties affecting the livelihoods of many citizens. The two […]
Alert: Citizen Missing After Being Detained by Intelligence Agents
Where is NGENDAHONANKWA Diomède? King Umurundi Freedom organization raises the alarm over the enforced disappearance of NGENDAHONANKWA Diomède, a 68-year-old Burundian citizen residing in Kamesa Quarter, Mugere Commune, Bujumbura Province. Married and a father of eight, NGENDAHONANKWA Diomède is a former member of the national armed forces. In 2010, he was dismissed from the military […]
Burundi-Kenya: ITEKA calls for responsibility
In a letter addressed to Kenyan President William Ruto, the Burundi League of Human Rights (ITEKA) calls on the authorities to exercise responsibility in their economic policies and public statements, to prevent stigmatization, discrimination or hostility towards foreign nationals living and working in Kenya. ITEKA recognizes Kenya’s right to protect its national economic interests and […]
Alarming Disappearance of Two Citizens in Bujumbura: One Week Without News — Where Are They?
King Umurundi Freedom is raising the alarm over the alleged disappearance of two citizens, BUSO Alexandre, 37, married and father of three, and NTUNZWENIMANA Fabrice, 42, married and father of three. Both men are from Kavumu Hill, Muyira Zone, Mukaza Commune, Bujumbura Province. They are neighbours and live only a short distance from each other. […]
Muyinga: Standoff Between Local Authorities and Traders
Traders in Muyinga Commune are protesting a decision by the communal administrator, Amedee MISAGO, who, according to their accounts, is forcing them to leave their usual places of business in Mukoni neighbourhood and relocate their activities to a newly constructed market in an area commonly known as “Ku rya Karusi,” also referred to as “Kirwati […]
Alert – Elderly Man Brutally Murdered: Imbonerakure Implicated
70-year-old man brutally killed at his home: Imbonerakure pointed to, local residents demand justice A 70-year-old man, identified as NDAGANIYE, was brutally murdered at his home during the night of September 1, 2026. He lived on Nete Hill, Gasura Zone, Kiganda Commune, Gitega Province. According to information gathered from local sources, on the night of […]
Food Shortages in Prisons: Inmates Issue an Urgent Appeal
A shortage of food supplies has been reported in several prisons across Burundi, particularly a shortage of beans. Inmates are raising the alarm over the deterioration of their food conditions. According to testimonies collected from inmates at Mpimba Prison in Bujumbura, as well as prisons in Ngozi, Gitega, Muramvya, Ruyigi, and Murembwe in Rumonge, they […]
UPDATE — Three Months Without News, Three Months of Anguish and Concern for the Family of Pastor CISHAHAYO Nestor
Missing for three months, Pastor CISHAHAYO Nestor, a father of six, remains unaccounted for. The question remains: where is he, and what happened to him? We recall that CISHAHAYO Nestor, 46, a father of six children, is originally from Ngayane Hill, in the former Gitaramuka Commune, Karusi Province. He later moved with his family and […]
Salary Situation of Burundi’s Civil Servants: A Severely Weakened Purchasing Power
As part of the joint UMUSEKE Programme, the Burundi League for Human Rights “Iteka” and King Umurundi Freedom conducted an analysis of the salary situation of Burundi’s civil servants. The study, covering 103,510 civil servants, highlights a significant decline in purchasing power, substantial salary disparities, and a concerning gap between public servants’ incomes and the […]
UPDATE – Ngozi Prison Has a New Director Following Our Call for Action
Good News for Prisoners The Director of Ngozi Prison has been replaced, a decision that brings relief to prisoners. Following the concerns we raised in our previous alert, Ngozi Prison is now under the leadership of a new director, NIBIZI Joël. We previously reported on serious disorder and alleged mistreatment at Ngozi Central Prison, where […]