This report on the human rights situation in Burundi from October to December 2025 examines the political, governance, judicial, environmental, and security context, as well as the humanitarian situation. It also reviews civil and political rights, as well as social, economic, and cultural rights. The report concludes with a summary and recommendations.
Thus, the state of human rights has deteriorated alarmingly: at least 114 people were killed, of whom 88 bodies were found; among the deceased, 90 were men and 25 were women. Among the victims, 44 suffered gender-based violence, including 30 cases of sexual violence committed against minors, with 22 cases confirmed, affecting 38 women and 6 men. Other statistics include 5 people who were victims of torture, including 4 men and 1 woman, 15 abducted or disappeared, including 11 men and 4 women, as well as 26 arbitrarily arrested, including 2 women and 24 men. Although the political affiliation of the majority of the victims is unknown, it should be noted that members of political parties were not spared: 5 members of the CNDD-FDD were hit, including 3 kidnapped and 2 killed, as well as 4 members of the CNL party, with 3 kidnapped and 1 arrested.
Charges are also being brought against members of the Imbonerakure militia, administrative agents, elements of the SNR, as well as police officers, who are considered to be the main perpetrators of the reported human rights violations and killings. Read the report