This bulletin presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of January 5 to 11, 2026. In this report, the Iteka League also examines the political, human rights, governance, humanitarian, security, and environmental context. It also analyzes illustrative cases of violations of civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as specific category rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by the Iteka League are as follows for this period: at least 16 people killed, including 11 found dead bodies, 2 victims of torture, 3 victims of rape, all minors under the age of 18 and 1 person kidnapped. Among the victims are 2 newborns and 3 minors of the female gender. Among the bodies found, 6 are due to a collapse of an artisanal and clandestine mining site.
Imbonerakure from the ruling CNDD-FDD party, SNR agents, police officers and administrative officials are accused of being the main perpetrators of these human rights violations. Read more