Alert — Ngarukiye Juste: Two Weeks Without News After His Arrest
It has now been two weeks since Ngarukiye Juste, a 38-year-old Burundian citizen, was allegedly arrested and has remained unaccounted for. Since his presumed arrest by intelligence service agents, his family and relatives have continued to receive no reliable information about his whereabouts or the conditions under which he may be detained. Ngarukiye Juste is […]
ALERT ON BURUNDI — Deterioration of the Human Rights Situation and Persistent Impunity
As the international community continues to monitor the human rights situation in Burundi, Burundian civil society organizations continue to raise their concerns before international human rights protection mechanisms. The persistence of human rights violations in a context of ongoing impunity remains a major concern for Burundian civil society. This situation was at the heart of […]
Enforced Disappearances in Burundi: Civil Society Calls on the UN in Geneva
On the margins of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, a large delegation of Burundian civil society organizations met on Thursday, 17 September 2026, with the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances. The meeting, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, brought together several Burundian organizations, including […]
The Voice of Human Rights in Burundi at the United Nations in Geneva
On 17 September 2026, Burundian civil society organizations engaged in the defense and promotion of human rights took part in the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. Vianney Nizigiyimana, President of King Umurundi Freedom, participated in the session. On this occasion, discussions with various actors and partners committed to the […]
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 […]