Justice
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.
Opposition MP Raises Alarm Over Arrests and Disappearances of Pro-Rwasa Supporters
At least 15 pro-Rwasa supporters have been detained without legal grounds, MP Simon Bizimungu warns, as fears of political repression grow ahead of...
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...
Burundi Calls for Reparations and Justice as Germany and Belgium Face Colonial Accountability
Research reveals the staggering toll of colonial abuses in Burundi, with over 10,000 deaths, thousands of homes destroyed, and widespread economic exploitation, including...
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 Declares War on Tax Evasion as Ministers Unite to Recover Unpaid Revenues
The government escalates efforts to recover overdue taxes, warning tax evaders of strict legal consequences.
