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Bururi : two opposition figures convicted of electoral offenses, one acquitted
Bururi, June 8, 2025 – The First Instance Court of Bururi, in the south of the small east African nation, convicted two members of opposition political parties on Saturday evening,
Giharo : intimidation and targeted exclusions during the district elections
SOS Médias Burundi Rutana, June 8, 2025 – Electoral tensions are skyrocketing in several localities in Giharo district, in Rutana province (southeastern Burundi). On the ground, numerous accounts reveal intimidation,
“We were chased away with the army” : UPRONA denounces massive electoral fraud in Bururi province
SOS Médias Burundi Bururi, June 7, 2025 – In several localities in Bururi province, in the south of the small east African nation, the legislative and district elections held on
Makamba under lock and key : How the CNDD-FDD blocked the June 5th election
SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, June 7, 2025 – While the legislative and district elections have just concluded in the small east African nation, serious irregularities are marring the electoral process
Elections in Butanyerera : a deceptive calm, marred by massive fraud and intimidation
SOS Médias Burundi Ngozi, June 7, 2025 — The expanded province of Butanyerera—which encompasses the former provinces of Kirundo, Ngozi, and Kayanza—experienced elections marked by a seemingly peaceful process, but
Burundi : Congolese refugees face movement restrictions during election period
SOS Médias Burundi Ruyigi, June 7, 2025 — In the Bwagiriza, Nyankanda, and Kavumu refugee camps, located in the provinces of Ruyigi and Cankuzo in eastern Burundi, Congolese refugees are
Elections in Rumonge : Intimidation, exclusion of representatives, and massive fraud mar the vote
SOS Médias Burundi Rumonge, June 5, 2025 – As Burundi held its legislative and district elections this Thursday, the southwestern province of Rumonge was the scene of serious irregularities. Between
June 5 elections : a facade of calm in the north and center, victory without suspense for the CNDD-FD
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega/Kirundo/Ngozi/Karusi – June 5, 2025 – The district and legislative elections held on Thursday in the provinces of Kirundo, Ngozi, Gitega, and Karusi took place in a
Bujumbura : Intimidation, resignation, and demands : testimonies of women voters on the election day
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, June 5, 2025 –In Bujumbura, on June 5, 2025, several women voters shared their impressions of the election process. Between fear of the ruling party’s militias,
Contested elections in Buhumuza : the opposition decries opacity and intimidation
SOS Médias Burundi Buhumuza, June 6, 2025 – Barely had the ballot boxes closed when tensions soared in Buhumuza. In this still politically fragile province, several parties denounced “serious irregularities”