This bulletin presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of July 7 to 13, 2025. The period was characterized by political tension following the local elections. In this report, Iteka League also examines the political, security, judicial, governance, and economic context. The report also addresses civil and political rights, as well as socio-economic and cultural rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by Iteka League during this period are as follows: at least 7 people killed, including 5 found lifeless, 1 person abducted, 1 victim of sexual violence, and 45 cases of arrests of Eusébie’s followers were reported.
The main suspects in these violations are administrators, police officers, and young Imbonerakure linked to the ruling party, the CNDD-FDD. Read the bulletin