Bimonthly report “Ku gicaniro” from August to September 2025

Between August and September 2025, Burundi experienced significant human rights violations, mainly perpetrated by state agents and individuals, in a context of blatant impunity. Despite condemnation from civil society, the government appears indifferent to calls for accountability and serious investigations Continue reading Bimonthly report “Ku gicaniro” from August to September 2025

MINORS, THE MAIN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE RULING PARTY IN BURUNDI

In 2024, the Iteka League reported 447 people killed, including 226 bodies found. In addition, 144 people were documented as victims of gender-based violence (GBV), with 110 minors and 29 women affected by sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). In addition, Continue reading MINORS, THE MAIN VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE RULING PARTY IN BURUNDI

Thematic report on enforced disappearances january to august 2025

The Burundian Human Rights League, “ITEKA,” highlights a crucial issue related to the deterioration of human rights in Burundi. This deterioration is still evident in the post-election context of the recent legislative and municipal elections and in the run-up to Continue reading Thematic report on enforced disappearances january to august 2025

A TUMULTUOUS FIVE-YEAR TERM UNDER GENERAL EVARISTE NDAYISHIMIYE

The troubling and critical situation of human rights in Burundi under President Evariste Ndayishimiye highlights an alarming reality, arising from a complex socio-political landscape that influences the current priorities and dynamics of the country. After a long period of civil Continue reading A TUMULTUOUS FIVE-YEAR TERM UNDER GENERAL EVARISTE NDAYISHIMIYE