UN concerned at worsening situation ahead of elections
By Millicent Zighe United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Burundi (COLB) has once again expressed concerns over the ‘deteriorating’ human…
Category: Human Rights Violations
Government accused of arresting woman on trumped-up charges
By Millicent Zighe Burundi justice system is once again on the spot after the wrongful conviction of a woman and…
Mass graves discovery leads to accusations of Truth Commission bias
By Millicent Zighe Burundi’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CRV) has uncovered six mass graves containing 6032 remains of people killed…
Rights group warns of executive hampering judges’ independence
By Millicent Zighe A crippled justice system is fueling the human rights crisis in Burundi, a new report by a…
EU condemns human rights abuse in Burundi
By Millicent Zighe The European parliament has adopted a resolution denouncing grave human rights violations occurring in Burundi. With elections…
Nkurunzinza to step down after election as ruling party nominates general
By Millicent Zighe Burundi ruling party has named army General Evariste Ndayishimiye as its presidential candidate signaling an apparent end…
Death, violence and hate speech stalk Burundians ahead of May poll
Cases of human rights violations have surged as Burundi heads towards the May 2020 polls, a new report shows. The…
Mass graves unearthed amidst claims of Truth Commission bias
By Millicent Zighe. Burundi Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) has uncovered 4000 mass graves containing remains of people killed…
Government slated over jailing of journalists
By Millicent Zighe The Coalition for Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) has condemned the Government over charges levelled against two female…
Government accused of using violence to enforce “election-tax”
By Millicent Zighe Burundi Government is extorting money from civilians to fund the upcoming election, a human rights group has…