Domestic Homicide in Gitega: Imbonerakure Member Accused of Killing His Wife, Residents Demand Justice
A member of the Imbonerakure has been accused of murdering his wife, prompting local residents to call for justice. The incident reportedly occurred during the night of July 27–28, 2026, on Ngaruzwa Hill, Gishubi Commune, Gitega Province, Burundi. The suspect has been identified as HABARUGIRA Edouard, who is described as a member of the Imbonerakure. […]
Alert: Permanent Secretary of Muyinga Commune Arrested; Concerns Grow Over His Health and Safety
The Permanent Secretary of Muyinga Commune, Dieudonnée Niyonizigiye, has been arrested and is currently being held in detention. He is reportedly detained at the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) in Bujumbura after being apprehended on July 19, 2026, in connection with the alleged possession of a consignment of smuggled coffee. His driver, known […]
Alert No. 8 | Congolese Refugees in Burundi: The Urgent Need to Accelerate Voluntary Repatriation
In response to the continued calls from Congolese refugees seeking voluntary return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Burundian League for Human Rights (Ligue Iteka) and King Umurundi Freedom have released Alert No. 8, focusing on the evolving situation at the Busuma site. While welcoming the efforts made by the United Nations […]
Eight Months Without Pay: Newly Recruited Burundian Civil Servants Cry Out for Help
A group of Burundian civil servants, the majority of whom are newly recruited teachers, have raised the alarm after waiting for several months without receiving their salaries. They are calling on the relevant authorities to take urgent action to resolve their situation. Recruited in November 2025, these public employees say they completed all the required […]
Residents Forced to Finance the CNDD-FDD Party and Purchase Its Clothing. They Denounce Abusive Practices.
Residents of Gatunguru Quarter, Rubirizi Zone, Ntahangwa Commune, Bujumbura Province, have reported what they describe as abusive practices by local leaders of the CNDD-FDD party. According to their testimonies, they are being compelled to make monthly financial contributions to support the party’s activities. According to information collected by our organization, every citizen who owns a […]
At the Heart of the SIGEFP Case: The World Bank Blocks a Contested Award Procedure Amid Alleged Irregularities
The World Bank has ultimately rejected the contract award procedure after identifying alleged irregularities in the process. A Procurement Process Under High Tension King Umurundi Freedom has conducted an investigation into the procurement process for the development of the SIGEFP (Integrated Public Financial Management System) software, financed by the World Bank under the PAFEN project: […]
Update – Residents Welcome the Appointment of an Acting Zone Chief After Their Appeal Was Heard
Where did this decision come from? On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, our organization published information concerning the Zone Chief of Rugabano Zone, Muyinga Commune, Buhumuza Province, who had refused to leave office despite an official decision by the provincial governor terminating his mandate. Residents had contacted our organization, explaining that they were facing significant administrative […]
Dismissed Zone Chief Refuses to Leave Office, Leaving Residents in Administrative Limbo
The Strength of the Imbonerakure or the Weakness of State Authority? “Who really holds authority: the Zone Chief or the Provincial Governor?” This is the question many residents are asking after witnessing an official decision by the Provincial Governor remain unenforced. The official concerned is NIYONGABO Dieudonnée, the former Zone Chief of Rugabano in Muyinga […]
National Assembly Investigation Series: Speaker Gélase Daniel NDABIRABE Allegedly Sought to Favour Close Relatives
second part Our organization is continuing its series of investigations into the functioning of Burundi’s National Assembly and the governance practices that allegedly characterize the institution. In our first publication, released on 30 June 2026, we revealed that the Speaker of the National Assembly, Gélase Daniel NDABIRABE, had recruited his son, HANGAMA God-Aël Jemy, who […]
Update – NDAYISABA Déogratias is being held at the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service
On 4 July 2026, our organization issued an alert regarding the abduction of NDAYISABA Déogratias, who had been apprehended earlier that day by police officers assigned to the intelligence service while he was at the Gare du Nord bus station in Bujumbura. According to credible information gathered by our organization, NDAYISABA Déogratias is currently being […]