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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
Burundi Rights Group Condemns Illegal Detentions Despite Court Acquittals
More than 100 acquitted prisoners are still locked up in Mpimba central prison alone, according to NTABARIZA.
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.
CNDD-FDD Set to Dominate Local Councils as Rights Commission Flags Election Concerns
Preliminary results show the ruling CNDD-FDD dominating local councils, as the national human rights commission flags electoral irregularities and calls for tighter oversight.
Martin Blaise Nyaboho Sworn In as Head of Burundi’s Human Rights Commission
The new CNIDH leadership takes office following allegations of corruption and internal conflict.
Burundi President Says He’s Unaware of Human Rights Chief’s Reported Flight
President Ndayishimiye downplays reports of Sixte Vigny Nimuraba’s flight, as lawmakers expose deep dysfunction and financial irregularities at the national human rights commission.
Burundi’s Top Human Rights Official Missing Following Explosive Embezzlement Allegations
A confidential letter written by three commissioners to the President of the National Assembly accuses the CNIDH chairman of diverting over BIF 1.1...
Burundi’s Human Rights Commission Retains Top Status Despite Scrutiny
"Maintaining our Grade A status is undeniable proof of CNIDH’s commitment to carrying out its mission of protecting and promoting human rights," says...
