REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘ITEKA’ FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY AND JUNE 2026

During May and June 2026, Burundi faced a tragic period, marked by serious human rights violations attributed to state agents as well as other individuals closely associated with the presidential party. Against this backdrop of impunity, civil society though resilient Continue reading REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘ITEKA’ FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY AND JUNE 2026

REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS “ITEKA” ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURUNDI DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026

This monthly report for June 2026 is a summary of the weekly bulletins *Iteka n’Ijambo*, issues 529 through 532. This report analyzes the human rights situation. It examines civil and political rights, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights, Continue reading REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS “ITEKA” ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURUNDI DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026

REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BURUNDI ON THE EVE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

In the months following the June elections, Burundi found itself in a state of political turmoil marked by intrigue and manipulation. From the CNDD-FDD’s sweep of all seats from local to parliamentary elections the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced Continue reading REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BURUNDI ON THE EVE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the League warns of the alarming situation regarding the use of torture in Burundi

On this day, when the entire world is observing the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the Burundian Human Rights League ITEKA draws attention to the persistence and indeed the increase in the use of both physical and Continue reading On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, the League warns of the alarming situation regarding the use of torture in Burundi

The CNIDH should double its efforts in advocating for the respect of detainees’ rights

The Iteka League has been contacted in recent months by several inmates and some prison staff about the alarming situation of prisoners’ rights. The bitter reality is that information f rom different prisons all confirms an alarming situation in all Continue reading The CNIDH should double its efforts in advocating for the respect of detainees’ rights