Weekly Report N°544
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 9 to 16 May 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, three (3) people were murdered in the provinces of Bujumbura and Gitega and three (3) others were seriously wounded by gunfire fired by policemen in the province of Bujumbura.
The report also denounces the case of one (1) person who was arbitrarily arrested and detained by agents of the National Intelligence Service (SNR) in the province of Bujumbura.
Weekly Report N°543
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 2 to 9 May 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, one (1) person was murdered in Gitega province.
The report also denounces the case of one (1) person who was kidnapped in the province of Bujumbura.
Weekly Report No 542
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 25 April to 2 May 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, five (5) people were murdered by soldiers and police in the provinces of Burunga and Butanyerera.
The report also denounces the case of one (1) person who was violently beaten and seriously injured by Imbonerakure in the province of Buhumuza.
Weekly Report No 541
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 18 to 25 April 2026.
It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, three (3) people were murdered in the provinces of Buhumuza and Gitega.
Tanzania: 26 organizations denounce threats against Burundian refugees
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 if returned to Burundi, in a pre-election context marked by ongoing human rights violations.
The organizations call on the Tanzanian authorities, UNHCR, and the international community to take urgent measures to ensure the effective protection of refugees.
Joint Statement on the Forced Repatriation of Burundian Refugees from Tanzania (1)
Weekly Report No 540
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 of Bujumbura.
Joint statement on the explosions of March 31, 2026
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 on the Burundian authorities to shed full light on the circumstances surrounding these explosions and to take all necessary measures to prevent further incidents.
The two organizations also stress the need to conduct independent, impartial, and credible investigations in order to identify those responsible and ensure accountability.
Weekly Report No 539
This report of SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 4 to 11 April 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, one (1) person was arbitrarily arrested and detained in Bujumbura province.
Weekly Report N°538
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 28 March to 4 April 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, deux (2) persons were murdered in Gitega province.
Weekly Report No 537
This report by SOS-Torture Burundi covers the period from 21 to 28 March 2026. It documents cases of human rights violations committed on Burundian territory.
During this period, one (1) person was murdered in Gitega province.