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Tense elections in Cibitoke : opposition activists deprived of voter cards
SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, May 22, 2025 – Two weeks before the double election scheduled for June 5, reports are talking about intimidation, violence, and the confiscation of voter cards
Tanzania : “they want to force us to return” — Burundian refugees denounce pressure-driven interviews
SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, May 22, 2025 – In the Burundian refugee camps of Nduta and Nyarugusu, the “pre-selection interviews” conducted by the UNHCR and Tanzanian authorities are causing deep
Women’s empowerment in Gitega : trades as a springboard to dignity
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, May 21, 2025 – The Integrated Women’s Development Center in Gitega district stands out today as a true lever of empowerment for women in vulnerable situations.
Dzaleka (Malawi) : Burundian refugees stage a sit-in against discrimination in humanitarian aid
SOS Médias Burundi Dzaleka, May 21, 2025 – More than 150 Burundian refugees held a sit-in on Monday in front of their representative’s office in Dzaleka camp, Malawi. They are
Cultural dancers under pressure : “Banned from performing for other parties, underpaid by the CNDD-FDD”
SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, May 21, 2025 –As the legislative and district elections of June 5, 2025, approach, traditional dance groups in southern Burundi are denouncing restrictions imposed by the
Mbuye : the Imbonerakure act with impunity
SOS Médias Burundi Muramvya, May 21, 2025 – A 49-year-old agricultural instructor was horrifically murdered in Mbuye, Muramvya Province (central Burundi). Suspected members of the Imbonerakure are accused of kidnapping,
Forced contributions to the CNDD-FDD denounced in eastern Burundi
SOS Médias Burundi Ruyigi, May 21, 2025 – In the provinces of Ruyigi, Cankuzo, and Muyinga, residents have been forced to pay financial contributions to the ruling party, the CNDD-FDD,
Ngagara : a stockpile of uniforms reduced to ashes, the police base cries out for abandonment
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 21, 2025 – A large stockpile of new Burundi National Police (PNB) uniforms went up in smoke in a fire at a logistics depot in
Burunga : launch of the CNDD-FDD campaign, between glowing results and popular doubts
SOS Médias Burundi Burunga, May 19, 2025 – The CNDD-FDD officially launched its electoral campaign for the legislative and district elections in the southeastern province of Burunga on Friday, May
Burundi : the Ministry of the Interior welcomes the smooth running of the election campaign, but the reality on the ground is quite different
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 20, 2025 – The Burundian Ministry of the Interior welcomed on Monday the smooth running of the ongoing election campaign, stating that it is taking