Justice Newsletter
Annual report on the human rights situation Edition 2023
We deplore the European Union’s decision to lift its sanctions against Burundi
Massive ongoing enforced disappearance
Since 2016, the Working Group has thus reported 156 cases of alleged enforced disappearance of Burundian citizens to the Government of Burundi, requesting it, inter alia, to initiate investigations into each case and to keep the Government informed of the results
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Violence and electoral fraud in Burundi: democracy slain.
Four major events strongly marked the Burundian news in the second quarter of 2020. These events not only follow each other in time but also seem to have interrelated links. They are the official announcement of the first case of coronavirus in Burundi, the electoral campaign, the triple voting for the presidential, legislative and municipal elections and the disappearance of Pierre Nkurunziza and his succession.
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Violence in elections
Year 2020 was globally marked by the holding of elections, the setting up of new institutions and the unexpected disappearance of Pierre Nkurunziza.
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Twenty-six human rights organizations have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the imminent closure of the Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania and the heightened risk of forced returns of Burundian refugees. They denounce practices that violate the principle of non-refoulement, including pressure, violence, and restrictions, and warn of the serious risks refugees face... continuer à lire
This report of SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 11 to 18 April 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory. During this period, one (1) person was murdered in Bujumbura province. The report also denounces the case of one (1) person who was arbitrarily arrested and detained in the province […] continuer à lire
SOS-Torture Burundi and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights have expressed their deep concern following the explosions that occurred at a military camp in Bujumbura. In a joint statement, the two organizations emphasize the seriousness of these incidents, which raise concerns about the safety of civilian populations and respect for human rights. They call […] continuer à lire
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