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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.

ByOctober 7, 2025
Justice

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

BySeptember 24, 2025

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