This report presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of June 23-29,
2025. The period was characterized by a reduction in political tensions following the June 5
elections. In this report, Ligue Iteka also reviews political, security, judicial, and governance
context. It also addresses civil and political rights, as well as socioeconomic and cultural rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by Ligue Iteka include the following: at
least six people killed, all found dead; four people abducted, from Kanyosha cell in Mugere com
mune; four people tortured; five victims of gender-based sexual violence, including four minor
girls; and one woman who was a victim of gender-based violence. In addition, two cases of arbi
trary detention have been reported.
The main suspected perpetrators of these violations are administrative officials, police offic
ers, and young Imbonerakure affiliated with the ruling CNDD-FDD party. Read more