This bulletin provides an overview of the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of 2- 8 June 2025. The period was dominated by heightened political tension due to elections, marred by irregularities from the ruling CNDD-FDD party and its members.
Highlights of this week include: at least 10 people killed, including 9 found dead, including 6 bodies recovered from Kanyaru River, border of Burundi and Rwanda; 2 people abducted, all members of CNL party; and 3 people tortured, including a CNL member.
Ligue Iteka also recorded 7 people arbitrarily arrested, including 2 CDP members and a member of the Burundi Bwa Bose coalition, including a female RANAC member. It should also be noted that during this reporting period, Imbonerakure attacks on opposition members (CNL) and denials of voting rights to 15 soldiers were recorded.
The main alleged perpetrators of these violations are administrative officials, police officers, and young Imbonerakure members affiliated with the ruling party. Read more