Justice
Administrator of Vyanda Commune Jailed in Maize Embezzlement Scandal
Over 22 million BIF meant for local maize purchases vanishes, landing Vyanda commune’s leader and ANAGESSA representative behind bars.
FRODEBU Renews Call for Justice on 31st Anniversary of President Ntaryamira’s Assassination
Three decades on, the truth behind the 1994 plane crash that killed Burundi President Cyprien Ntaryamira remains elusive, as FRODEBU urges renewed efforts...
“Men Also Suffer”: Burundian Men’s Rights Group Demands Justice for Male Victims of Abuse
Men in Distress Association warns that many men continue to face injustices from women in households, workplaces, and beyond, calling for gender-equal laws...
RSF Calls for Immediate Release of Sandra Muhoza as Appeal Hearing Is Postponed
Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza remains behind bars as her appeal, originally scheduled for March 4, is pushed to March 11, fueling concerns over...
Court Delays Rwasa’s Leadership Dispute Case Due to Opponents’ No-Show
Agathon Rwasa accuses his opponents and their supporters of deliberately delaying the process to prevent a resolution.
Dismissed Top Aides Face Jail Over Illegal Prisoner Releases: Reports
Three senior presidential aides are now facing jail time after being dismissed for illegally facilitating the release of prisoners excluded from a presidential...
Burundi President Fires Three Officials for Treason Over Unlawful Release of Criminals
President Évariste Ndayishimiye accuses three top officials of undermining his clemency program by illegally releasing prisoners convicted of serious crimes.
Civil Society Group Decries Proposal to Appoint Military to Judicial Roles in Burundi
ALUCHOTO warns that appointing military officials to judicial positions could jeopardize the country's democratic integrity.
