Mpanda : a husband seriously injures his wife, the court calls for action

SOS Médias Burundi

Mpanda, September 12, 2025 — A violent domestic dispute turned tragic on Tuesday, September 9, in Rugunga village, Mudubugu Zone, in Mpanda district, Bujumbura province, western Burundi. A woman was seriously injured in the face by her husband, who was immediately arrested by the Gihanga police, located in the same region.

According to witnesses gathered at the scene, the family dispute escalated, leading the man to inflict serious injuries on his wife, including partially tearing off her lower lip. The victim was rushed to a hospital where she is receiving intensive care. The alleged perpetrator was detained in the Gihanga police cell.

A tragedy linked to domestic disputes

The Rugunga village chief confirms that the origin of this attack lies in marital tensions and land disputes. The case is now in the hands of the courts.

Women’s rights organizations are sounding the alarm. They denounce a resurgence of gender-based violence and regret that, in many cases, perpetrators escape punishment. They call on the justice system to act firmly to ensure that the perpetrator of this attack is held accountable, believing that such a signal is necessary to combat impunity for violence against women.