Human Rights
Burundi Marks International Women’s Day Amid Renewed Calls for Gender Equality
Human rights commission CNIDH cites legal progress but warns that gender-based violence and unequal representation remain challenges.
Burundian Journalist Sandra Muhoza Provisionally Released After Nearly Two Years in Detention
Sandra Muhoza walks free under strict bail conditions, but advocates say justice will only be served when her conviction is overturned.
ALUCHOTO Coordinator Says He Survived Attempted Kidnapping, Cites Death Threats
Vianney Ndayisaba says unidentified armed men in police uniforms attempted to abduct him near his home in Bujumbura, linking the incident to his...
Burundi’s Justice System Under Pressure Amid Allegations of Illegal Detentions and Political Interference
Reports, public testimonies, and rights groups reveal ignored court orders and political influence that undermine justice, leaving citizens trapped in legal limbo.
Burundi’s Domestic Worker Deal with Saudi Arabia: A Profitable Pact Built on Pain
Behind the rhetoric of “opportunity” lies a system that licenses exploitation, silences victims, and turns citizens into commodities.
Child Rights Group Denounces Growing Cross-Border Exploitation of Burundian Children
SOJPAE urges tighter border controls after intercepting minors allegedly trafficked for farm work in neighbouring Tanzania.
Rights Group Warns of Rising Killings and Human Rights Abuses Against Burundians Abroad
Burundians living abroad face escalating human rights violations, with Zambia, Tanzania, and Gulf nations cited as main hotspots, ALUCHOTO says.
UN Human Rights Council Extends Mandate on Burundi Despite Government Objection
Gitega challenges the UN resolution, accusing the Council of reviving old crisis narratives and disregarding the country's current realities.
