Persistent violence by the Imbonerakure: a 15-year-old girl murdered in Kirama after being raped.
The hill of Kirama, in the Mudende zone (Rumonge commune, Burunga province), is in shock after the murder of IRANKUNDA Estella, 15, a 6th grade student at Sambwe Primary School. The girl was found lifeless in a forest near her home, where she had gone to look for firewood with two other children. 🔶 The […]
Young Miner Shot Dead by a Police Officer Acting on Orders of an Imbonerakure, Community Refuses Burial and Demands Justice
Kayanza, February 5, 2026 – A shocking and serious incident occurred at a mining site on Munege Hill, in the former Kabarore Commune (now Kayanza Commune), Butanyerera Province, where a 22-year-old civilian was shot dead by a police officer allegedly acting under the direct orders of an Imbonerakure. Outraged by what they describe as a […]
🔴 Alert: Alarming Degradation of Protection for Burundian Asylum Seekers in Uganda
The Refugee Rights Action Organization (RRAO) alerts the national and international public to the serious and concerning deterioration in the level of protection afforded to Burundian asylum seekers in Uganda, following a recent accelerated refugee status determination process conducted in Kampala. In an official declaration by this refugee rights organization, signed by Libérat NDAYISHIMIYE, Executive […]
More Than Two Weeks Without News: GAHUNGU Thadée Remains Missing After His Enforced Disappearance.
It has now been more than two weeks since GAHUNGU Thadée disappeared, without his family or the public knowing where he is or why he was taken by agents of the intelligence services. Today, we return to this case of enforced disappearance—about which we had already issued a public alert (link …)—in light of new […]
Buhumuza in Shock: Family Decimated by Grenade Attacks.
Imbonerakure launched a grenade into a home, killing a family member. The province of Buhumuza (eastern Burundi) is reeling after a series of exceptionally violent attacks targeting the same family on Bihogo hill, in the Gasorwe zone, Muyinga commune. Two grenade attacks, just three days apart, claimed the life of a mother and left an […]
Brutal killing of a civilian by Imbonerakure-Tragic death of NIBIZI Selapiyo.
This crime represents an extreme act of violence and highlights, once again, the alarming failure of justice in Burundi. NIBIZI Selapiyo was a civilian from Mihiza Hill, Kiramira Zone, Rugombo Commune, Cibitoke Province (under the former administrative structure), currently within Bujumbura Province. He was 47 years old, married, and leaves behind a wife and four […]
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 […]