Human trafficking
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.
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.
Foreign Ministry Denies TV5 Monde’s Claims of Abuse Against Burundian Women Working in Saudi Arabia
Joint investigation by TV5 Monde and partners reveals exploitation of Burundian female workers in Saudi Arabia despite the existence of a labor mobility...
Burundi’s Fight Against Child Trafficking Crumbles After Sudden U.S. Aid Cut
Trump-era aid cuts leave Burundi’s child protection services in crisis, halting anti-trafficking efforts nationwide.
ONLCT Urges Government to Monitor Recruitment Agencies Amid Surge in Human Trafficking
As the world celebrates International Women's Day, the local civil society group ONLCT calls on the Burundian government to take action against trafficking...
ONLCT Calls for Government Action After US Deports Illegal Burundian Migrants
As expelled Burundians arrive in Nairobi, local watchdog ONLCT pushes for diplomatic efforts to address deportations and prevent further migrant crises.
Burundi Intensifies Efforts to Combat Child Trafficking to Tanzania
Officials in Ngozi Province intensify surveillance and border inspections to prevent the illegal transport of children to Tanzania.
Burundi Court Sentences Man to Seven Years for Child Trafficking
The high court in Rutana delivers a landmark ruling against child trafficking, sentencing a man to seven years in prison and imposing steep...
