The voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees must be accelerated to safeguard their fundamental rights, particularly the right to education for their children.

Within the framework of the UMUSEKE program, the Burundian League for Human Rights Iteka and King Umurundi Freedom are continuing their work documenting and monitoring the humanitarian situation of Congolese refugees who fled the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Continue reading The voluntary repatriation of Congolese refugees must be accelerated to safeguard their fundamental rights, particularly the right to education for their children.

REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS “ITEKA” ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BURUNDI FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2026

This report on the human rights situation in Burundi from April to June 2026 also examines civil and political rights, as well as social, economic, and cultural rights. The report concludes with a summary and recommendations. Thus, the human rights Continue reading REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS “ITEKA” ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BURUNDI FOR THE PERIOD FROM APRIL TO JUNE 2026

REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘ITEKA’ FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY AND JUNE 2026

During May and June 2026, Burundi faced a tragic period, marked by serious human rights violations attributed to state agents as well as other individuals closely associated with the presidential party. Against this backdrop of impunity, civil society though resilient Continue reading REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS ‘ITEKA’ FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY AND JUNE 2026

REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS “ITEKA” ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURUNDI DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026

This monthly report for June 2026 is a summary of the weekly bulletins *Iteka n’Ijambo*, issues 529 through 532. This report analyzes the human rights situation. It examines civil and political rights, as well as economic, social, and cultural rights, Continue reading REPORT OF THE BURUNDIAN LEAGUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS “ITEKA” ON THE SITUATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN BURUNDI DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2026

REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BURUNDI ON THE EVE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

In the months following the June elections, Burundi found itself in a state of political turmoil marked by intrigue and manipulation. From the CNDD-FDD’s sweep of all seats from local to parliamentary elections the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) announced Continue reading REPORT ON THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION IN BURUNDI ON THE EVE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION