Burundi Set To Win Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses
by Human Rights Watch October 12, 2026 Lack of Competition Virtually Guarantees a Spot on Key Forum. Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, New York, September 23, 2026. © 2026 AP Photo/Heather Khalifa (New York) – Burundi is set to win re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council in a vote on October 13, 2026, with no competition, Human Rights Watch said today. Burundi is seeking
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Burundi’s Sahwanya-FRODEBU To Skip 2027 Election
By Francine Iradukunda October 13, 2026 The party says talks with government officials and electoral authorities have failed to provide assurances that alleged irregularities in the 2025 parliamentary and local elections will be addressed ahead of the May 2027 presidential vote. Sahwanya-FRODEBU party has declined to field candidate in the 2027 presidential election / Iwacu Burundi’s opposition party Sahwanya-FRODEBU has said it will not field a candidate in the May 2027 pres
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UN Says ‘Window Of Opportunity’ For Peace In DRC
The envoy lauds the progress in diplomatic efforts despite the worsening security and humanitarian situation. By AFP Published On 14 Oct 2026 Armed security personnel keep watch during a collective memorial service organised by the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) and the M23 armed group in Masisi, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on January 8, 2026 [Moise Kasereka/EPA] A senior United Nations official has told the Security Council there is a “window of opportunity” f
CNDIH Flags Arbitrary Detentions, Enforced Disappearances
By Breaking Burundi August 21, 2026 CNIDH says its prison visits uncovered widespread violations, including unlawful detention and cases involving civilians held for non-criminal offenses. Martin Blaise Nyaboho says 135 detainees were held beyond legal limits / CNIDH Burundi’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has said violations of human rights persist in the country, citing arbitrary and prolonged detentions, abductions, enforced disappearances and alleged abuses
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Tanzania: Allegations of Detention Amidst Coerced Returns
By: The Global Detention Project May 28, 2026 Tanzania’s Nyarygusu Refugee Camp is currently scheduled for closure this summer – Source: WFP 2016 The Global Detention Project has received allegations from Burundian refugees in Tanzania that authorities are detaining individuals who leave Nyarugusu refugee camp, imposing movement restrictions on camp residents, and intensifying harassment and intimidation aimed at pressuring Burundian refugees to leave the country. These claim
Six Killed in Burundi Over Witchcraft Accusations
Six ix individuals accused of practising witchcraft were killed in Burundi after being attacked by members of a youth group affiliated...
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DRC conflict drives abuse of refugee children in Burundi
Families fleeing the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo shelter at a school in northwestern Burundi's Cibitoke Province....
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Burundi: Elections Without Opposition
Legislative and Commune-Level Vote Dominated by Repression, Censorship A woman looks at a ballot paper during the Burundian legislative...
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