This bulletin provides an overview of human rights situation in Burundi during the week of June 9-15, 2025. The period was dominated by heightened political tension due to elections marred by irregularities from the ruling CNDD-FDD party and its members.
The highlights of this week include: (a) at least 12 people killed, including 10 found dead, including five bodies of young people killed at the Burundi-Tanzania border; (b) three people abducted, all members of CNL party; (c) three people tortured, including a woman; and (d) four people victims of SGBV.
Ligue Iteka also recorded 10 people arbitrarily arrested, including six members of the Burundi Bwa Bose coalition and two members of CNL. The main alleged perpetrators of these violations are administrative officials, police officers and young Imbonerakure affiliated with CNDD-FDD ruling party. Read more