This bulletin presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of December 8 to 15, 2025. In this report, the Iteka League also examines the political, humanitarian, security, and judicial context. It also analyzes illustrative cases of violations of civil and political rights as well as economic, social, and cultural rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by the Iteka League are as follows: at least 8 people killed, including 7 whose bodies were found; 10 victims of GBV; 1 victim of arbitrary arrest; and 1 victim of abduction.
Among the victims, there are 2 women killed and 1 member of the CNL party abducted.
Imbonerakure, SNR agents, police officers, and administrative officials are accused of being the main alleged perpetrators of these human rights violations. Read more