Stabbing Homicide: Internal Violence Within the Imbonerakure.
A member of the Imbonerakure was fatally stabbed by one of his peers in a context of serious violence involving a knife, illustrating once again the persistent violent behavior within this structure. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, between 4:00 and 5:00 PM, at the Nyamugerera center, Musigati hill, Musigati zone, Bubanza commune, […]
Human rights organizations Ligue Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom express their deep concern over the situation of Congolese refugees in Burundi.
Through their joint program UMUSEKE, they warn of obstacles imposed by the Burundian government that prevent these refugees from voluntarily returning to their country of origin. Respect for voluntary repatriation, human dignity, and fundamental rights remains essential. Attached, a video bears witness to the willingness of Congolese refugees from Busuma camp (Ruyigi), Buhumuza Province, to […]
Disappearance of a Father: Growing Concern
A family remains without news of a father since the end of his workday, under circumstances that remain unclear and unexplained. The victim is GAHUNGU Thadée, 49 years old, originally from Karama Hill, Rango Commune, Kayanza Province (former administrative division), currently attached to Butanyerera Province. He resides in Bujumbura, Musaga Zone, Mugere Commune, where he […]
Burundi–Morocco: A Cooperation Agreement Dividing the Senate
As Parliament reviews a cooperation agreement with the Kingdom of Morocco, serious questions are being raised about the real benefits Burundi could derive from it, in a context marked by weak export capacity and a lack of investment. Unbalanced Trade Relations Under Scrutiny The issue of Burundi’s external economic relations has taken center stage in […]
Buhumuza: Concerning Disappearance of Murengera Majaliwa — Urgent Call for Truth and Justice.
Over a Month After His Presumed Arrest, Murengera Majaliwa Remains Missing — Growing Concern for Truth and Justice. More than a month after his presumed arrest, Murengera Majaliwa, a Burundian citizen from Cankuzo commune, remains missing. To date, no official information has been released regarding his whereabouts or health status, raising deep concern among his […]
Bujumbura — Night of Chaos: A Police Colonel Shoots an Army Officer
A Dispute Turns Violent at Bar Natal A serious incident occurred on the evening of January 2, 2026, around 8:00 p.m. at Bar Natal, near the Kamenge Military Hospital in the northern part of Bujumbura, the country’s commercial capital. A police colonel, BIGIRIMANA Célestin, also known as NDARASA, shot army officer Emmanuel NIBIZI after a […]
The right to voluntary return of Congolese refugees must be upheld by the Government of Burundi and UNHCR
As part of the UMUSEKE program, human rights organizations—Ligue Burundaise des Droits de l’Homme Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom—have monitored and documented the humanitarian situation of Congolese refugees who fled the crisis in eastern DRC following the capture of the city of Uvira by AFC-M23 and TWIGWANEHO. The management of a massive movement of refugees, […]
Bujumbura: Father of 12 abducted in broad daylight — residents push back
NYANDWI Bosco, known as Ntaco, 45 years old, married and the father of twelve children, was abducted on the morning of Tuesday, December 30, 2025, while he was traveling to Bubanza (western Burundi) for a land dispute case.He lives in Kirekura, in Ntahangwa Commune, in the current Province of Bujumbura. 🔶 Abducted on his way […]
Musaga: Motorcycle Taxi Drivers Victims of Extortion and Arbitrary Arrests
In Musaga zone, citizens who earn their living by transporting people on motorcycles report serious abuses that they say have been ongoing for several days. According to their testimonies, these motorcycle taxi drivers have been subjected to intimidation, violence, and arbitrary arrests carried out by Imbonerakure acting in collaboration with individuals who claim to work […]
Over 18 billion FBu allocated to OTRACO: a controversial budgetary decision that surprises members of parliament.
A bankrupt public institution plagued by corruption continues to receive billions in funding—a true scandal for the national treasury. The Burundian government plans to inject 18.8 billion Burundian Francs (FBu) into the Public Transport Office (OTRACO) for the acquisition of 30 new buses, including 10 electric ones. This budget line, included in the 2025–2026 revised […]