Political Intimidation
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...
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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...
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Journalists’ sentence elicits criticism
By Millicent Zighe Bubanza High Court sentenced four reporters from Iwacu Press limited to two and a half months prison...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Activists appeal to AU to stop Tanzania from repatriating refugees
Civil society organizations have called upon African leaders and regional organizations to stop Tanzania from pressuring Burundi refugees and asylum...
Read moreJournalists held over covering rebel attack denied bail
By Millicent Zighe The Ntahangwa Court of Appeal has decided to continue detaining four journalists from Iwacu Press Limited after...
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