Brutal Assassination of a Citizen in Cankuzo — King Umurundi Freedom Condemns Imbonerakure Impunity and Demands Justice
A Burundian citizen was brutally killed by members of the Imbonerakure after being falsely accused of stealing a goat. The victim, named MAKUCA, was a 65-year-old man living in Ruhuma, on Muyaga hill, in Cankuzo commune. The events took place on April 28, 2025, around 6:00 p.m. That day, Imbonerakure members falsely accused him of […]
Makamba: Urgent Appeal to Locate NDAYISHIMIYE Elias, Missing After Abduction
A Burundian citizen has gone missing after being abducted yesterday. His family and human rights organizations are issuing an urgent appeal. NDAYISHIMIYE Elias, nicknamed CAWUNO, 48 years old, resides on Mukungu Hill. He is a father of eight children and works as a trader, selling palm oil (amamesa) on a daily basis. 🔶 Circumstances of […]
A CNL Member Abducted from His Home in Buyenzi: The Targeting of Agathon Rwasa’s Allies Raises Alarm
Pontien NDAYIKEJE, a 38-year-old man, has been missing since 7 April 2025 after being abducted from his home by armed men believed to be security agents. The illegal and violent circumstances surrounding his arrest have sparked deep concern among his family, relatives, and human rights defenders. Originally from Rutana Province, Pontien NDAYIKEJE was living in […]
Arbitrary Arrest and Violence Against Edouard NZAMBIMANA
Where has he been taken? Is he safe? A Burundian citizen is reported missing after being violently arrested by agents of the intelligence services, according to multiple eyewitnesses. The individual concerned is Edouard NZAMBIMANA, 41 years old, originally from Kirundo Commune and Province. He resides in Masama 3 Quarter, Kanyosha Zone, in the city of […]
⚠️ Alert: Concerning Disappearance of NKUREMBONE Fidèle in Bujumbura
A 46-year-old citizen, father of seven children and member of the CNL party, was abducted by intelligence service agents and has been missing since April 2, 2025. The missing person is NKUREMBONE Fidèle, 46 years old, residing at Maramvya 15, Commune Mutimbuzi, Province of Bujumbura, in the area known as Kw’isamariro. He is a father […]
Cankuzo: Growing Concerns Over Impunity After the Release of Imbonerakure Accused of the Murder of NSHIMIRIMANA Léonard
On February 22, 2025, we reported on the tragic death of NSHIMIRIMANA Léonard, a citizen who was allegedly brutally killed by members of the Imbonerakure, together with local officials from Bumba Hill, Camazi Zone, Gisagara Commune. Immediately after the incident, the Imbonerakure involved were arrested and detained, while the administrative officials mentioned in the case […]
Gitega Shaken by the Mysterious Abduction of NDUWAMUNGU Jean de Dieu
The city of Gitega is shaken by the mysterious abduction of NDUWAMUNGU Jean de Dieu, a 49-year-old citizen, by intelligence service agents. His family and loved ones are deeply worried, having no information about his whereabouts or health. 🔶 Who is NDUWAMUNGU Jean de Dieu? Originally from Nyatubuyi village, Mugamba commune, Bururi province, NDUWAMUNGU Jean […]
28-Year-Old Man Killed After Arrest by Local Officials and Imbonerakure in Cankuzo
Bumba Hill, in Camazi Zone, Gisagara Commune (Cankuzo Province), is in shock following the violent death of NSHIMIRIMANA Léonard, aged 28. Originally from Munyinya Hill in Gisuru Commune (Ruyigi Province), he had been living in Bumba for some time. Married and a father of two children, he leaves behind a deeply affected family. 🔶 Arrest […]
ALERT – Worrying Disappearance of the President of the General Practitioners’ Union in Burundi.
Dr Aimable NDABEREYE, President of the Syndicate of General Practitioners of Burundi (SYMEGEB), has been missing since Thursday, February 6, 2025. According to the information available, Dr Aimable NDABEREYE was contacted by officers from the intelligence services and instructed to report to the central intelligence headquarters in Bujumbura between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Since […]
Special Broadcast about repression against Burundian doctors.
Doctors Under Attack.Why are they being targeted?Why are these arrests happening en masse?King Umurundi Freedom invites you to a special broadcast on the ongoing wave of repression against Burundian doctors. 📅 Tuesday, February 4, 2025🕗 8:00 PM (Gitega time)📍 Space X 🎙️ Guest:Dr Donatien HABINTWARI, Treasurer and Spokesperson of the SYMEGEB doctors’ union. An essential […]