This bulletin presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of October 20 to 26, 2025. In this report, the Iteka League also examines the political, security, judicial, and economic context. It also analyzes illustrative cases of violations of civil and political rights, economic, social, and cultural rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by Ligue Iteka are as follows: at least 10 people killed, including 7 people found dead, 2 people kidnapped, 1 rape victim who is a minor under the age of 18, and 4 victims of arbitrary arrests, including a member of the opposition party CNL.
Imbonerakure members of the ruling CNDD-FDD party, SNR agents, police officers, and administrators are accused of being the main alleged perpetrators of these human rights violations. Read more