This bulletin presents the human rights situation in Burundi during the week of January 19 to 25, 2026. In this report, the Iteka League also examines the political, security, and governance 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 for this period are as follows: at least 5 people killed, including 4 found dead and one killed in a revenge attack, and 8 victims of rape, including 7 underage girls.
Members of the ruling party CNDD-FDD’s Imbonerakure, police officers, and administrative officials are accused of being the main alleged perpetrators of these human rights violations. Read more