Posts From Eric Irambona
Burundi: four communal administrators suspended from their duties
Three communal leaders were suspended by the same ministerial order signed by the interior minister on Monday August 28. They are accused, among other things, of mismanagement public funds, lack
Burundi : uncontrolled high alcoholic beverages threaten the health of the population
In the provinces of northeastern Burundi, notably Kayanza, Ngozi, Kirundo and Muyinga, drinks with high doses of alcohol are a source of permanent binge drinking among inhabitants who abuse them.
Gitega : seven people sentenced to one year and two years in prison for homosexuality
Of the seven suspects convicted of homosexuality, five were sentenced to two years in jail. Two took a year. Eighteen others were acquitted by the First Instance Court of Gitega
Burundi: the Imbonerakure again honored and solicited
The Burundian president on Saturday praised the role of the Imbonerakure (members of the CNDD-FDD youth league, the ruling party) in securing his country’s borders. Évariste Ndayishimiye also called on
Meheba (Zambia) : the UNHCR evades burial rights for refugees
For some time now, the UNHCR has not helped refugees to bury their dead as usual. Refugees who say they live in very difficult conditions are asking this UN agency
Nduta (Tanzania) : acute lack of blood bags in the midst of a malaria crisis
Blood bags are lacking in the health facilities of Nduta camp in Tanzania. The main cause is the withdrawal of blood donors due to poor feeding conditions. Hospitals worry as
Dzaleka (Malawi) : a pregnant woman dies of medical negligence
She had confided in the camp hospital, which left her behind for her transfer, belatedly and without follow-up. Burundian and Congolese refugees demand that their living conditions be improved and
Burundi : the very controversial reconciliation commission wants to recognize the “heroes”
More than 11,000 people who have saved the lives of their friends, neighbors or acquaintances have already been identified by the CVR (Truth and Reconciliation Commission). The figures relate only
Nakivale (Uganda) : gloom and resurgence of banditry
There is more and more banditry in the Nakivale camp in Uganda. It is mainly food, household items and kitchen utensils that are most targeted. The population explains these cases
Gitega : cascading transfers of inmates raise concerns
A total of 29 detainees from the central prison of Gitega (political capital) were transferred to the detention houses of Ruyigi (east), Muramvya (center) and Bujumbura (commercial city). They have