This bulletin presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of January 12 to 18, 2026. In this report, the Iteka League also examines the political, security, humanitarian, judicial, environmental, and governance context. It also analyzes illustrative cases of violations of civil and political rights, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as category-specific rights.
The human rights violations observed and documented by the Iteka League during this period are as follows: at least 2 people killed, including 1 found dead, 1 person missing, 1 case of infanticide, and 5 GBV victims, including 3 rapes of girls, all minors.
Imbonerakure of the ruling party CNDD-FDD, police officers, and administrative officials are accused of being the main alleged perpetrators of these human rights violations. Read more