Human Rights
UN Rapporteur Reports Escalating Rights Violations in Burundi
Report to the Human Rights Council cites intimidation in elections, land confiscations, and abuses against refugees amid worsening socio-economic conditions
Rights Group Condemns Election of Local Leaders Over Ethical Concerns
ALUCHOTO flags corruption, polygamy, and abuse of power among newly elected neighbourhood council leaders.
Human Rights Commission Condemns Worsening Conditions in Burundian Prisons
Field inspections by CNIDH reveal severe overcrowding, undocumented detainees, and systemic failures in Burundi’s prison system.
Hundreds of Burundian Children Trapped in East African Prisons as Trafficking Crisis Escalates, ONLCT Warns
Civil society calls for stronger protections and victim support as more than 470 Burundian children remain detained in Tanzania and Kenya.
Burundian Diaspora Calls for Safer Migration Channels for Youth
Undocumented journeys to countries like Djibouti and Mozambique put Burundian youth at serious risk, say members of the diaspora.
Child Rights Group Concerned About Growing Trafficking of Burundian Children to Tanzania
Dozens of minors are reported to be illegally crossing into Tanzania every month, prompting urgent calls for coordinated action.
UN Expert Warns of Entrenched Human Rights Violations in Burundi Decade After 2015 Crisis
Despite claims of peace and political progress from Burundian officials, the UN warns of a closed civic space, manipulated elections, and systemic rights...
Rights Groups Warn of Rising Child Exploitation in Burundi
Despite existing laws, child labor remains widespread in Burundi, with children working in mines, homes, and street markets, rights groups warn on World...
