This report on the human rights situation in Burundi from January to March 2026 also examines civil and political rights, as well as social, economic, and cultural rights. The report concludes with a summary and recommendations.
Thus, the human rights situation has deteriorated alarmingly: at least 111 people were killed, of whom 60 bodies were recovered; among those killed, 86 were men and 25 were women. Among the victims, 40 suffered gender-based violence, including 30 cases of sexual violence against minors; the victims included 38 women and 6 men. Other statistics include 8 people who were subjected to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, 14 people who were abducted or reported missing, and 9 who were arbitrarily arrested.
Although the political affiliation of the majority of the victims is unknown, it should be noted that members of political parties were not spared, including those of the ruling CNDD-FDD party: 6 killed, 2 abducted, 8 victims of gender-based violence, and 3 tortured.
Accusations have also been leveled against members of the Imbonerakure militia, administrative officials, members of the SNR, and police officers, who are considered the primary perpetrators of the reported human rights violations and murders. Read more