Author: Kintore Bella Gloria
Weekly Report No 531
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 7 to 14 February 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, four (4) people were murdered in the provinces of Bujumbura,Burunga and Gitega.
Weekly Report No 530
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 31 January to 7 February 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, three people (3) were murdered by a policeman, a soldier and Imbonerakure[1] in the provinces of Bujumbura and Butanyerera.
Members of the youth league affiliated to the ruling party, the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD).
Weekly Report No 529
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 24 to 31 January 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, three people (3) people were murdered in the province of Bujumbura.
The report also denounces the case of one (1) person who was kidnapped by agents of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) in the province of Butanyerera.
Weekly Report N°528
This report of SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 17 to 24 January 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, two people (2) people were murdered in the provinces of Bujumbura and Gitega.
Weekly Report N°527
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 10 to 17 January 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, one (1) person was murdered in Bujumbura province.
Weekly Report N°526
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 3 to 10 January 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, three (3) people were murdered in Bujumbura province.
Weekly Report N°525
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 27 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, one (1) person was abducted by agents of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) and the Imbonerakure[1] in the province of Bujumbura.
[1] Members of the youth league affiliated to the ruling party, the National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD).
Weekly Report N°524
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 20 to 27 December 2025. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, ten (10) people were murdered in the provinces of Buhumuza, Bujumbura and Gitega.
The report also mentions the case of one (1) person who was kidnapped by agents of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) in the province of Buhumuza
Weekly Report N°522
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 6 to 13 December 2025. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, one (1) person was severely tortured after being abducted by agents of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) in the province of Bujumbura.
On Human Rights Day: A Joint Appeal to Protect Burundians at Home and in Exile
On International Human Rights Day, SOS-Torture Burundi and the Raoul Wallenberg Centre warn of a severe and persistent human rights deterioration in Burundi in 2025. They denounce arbitrary arrests, torture, enforced disappearances, repression linked to the elections, and inhumane prison conditions. They also highlight the alarming situation of over 110,000 Burundian refugees in Tanzania facing discrimination, pressure, and risks of forced repatriation. The organizations urgently call on Burundi, Tanzania, UNHCR, and the international community to act. They reaffirm their commitment to pursuing truth, justice, and protection for all affected populations.