Rule of Law
PARCEM Director Alleges Plot to Frame Him, Calls for Release of Detained Workers
“I have never owned, do not own, and will never own firearms. My struggle has always been for good governance, respect for the...
Agathon Rwasa Accuses Burundi Government of Using Judiciary to Sideline Opposition
The veteran opposition politician alleges that stalled court proceedings involving the party he once led amount to a denial of justice and an...
FRODEBU Warns of Democratic Decline 33 Years After Historic 1993 Victory
“Democracy has declined dramatically since the CNDD-FDD came to power,” FRODEBU spokesperson Sylvestre Bikorindagara told local media, accusing the ruling party of weakening...
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.
Outgoing Pro-Rwasa MPs Warn of Deepening Crisis Ahead of 2025 Elections
“If even MPs are unsafe, what about ordinary citizens?”: Departing pro-Rwasa lawmakers sound alarm over political violence, repression, and failed reforms.
