This report presents the situation of human rights in Burundi during the week of August 11
to 17, 2025. The period was characterized by events related to the campaign of candidates for
the country’s colline councils. In this report, the Iteka League also examines the political,
judicial, economic, and security context. It also analyzes illustrative facts of violations of civil
and political rights as well as economic, social, and cultural rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by the Iteka League are as follows: at
least 4 people killed including 2 bodies found lifeless, 2 people tortured, 2 victims of genderbased violence, 2 people abducted, and 1 person victim of arbitrary arrest.
The main suspects of these violations are administrative agents, police officers, and young
Imbonerakure from the ruling party, the CNDD-FDD. Read more