Human Rights
Nyanza-Lac : a man detained for wearing a T-shirt labeled “Visit Rwanda”
Patrick Nsengiyumva was arrested last Friday at his home in Kabonga by the police of Nyanza-Lac, in the province of Makamba (southern Burundi). His relatives denounce “arbitrary detention” and demand
Nduta (Tanzania): Demolition of houses for the slightest fault of refugees
Burundian refugees denounce a practice that has become commonplace: the demolition of houses if the occupants are accused of any fault. Several houses have already been destroyed and owners do
Nakivale (Uganda) : distribution of clothes to the most vulnerable
Two humanitarian organisations namely Bridge of Solidarity and Hope for Humanity, have started a campaign to distribute clothes and shoes to people with epilepsy and albinism residing in the Nakivale
Rumonge : 15 years in prison for a man found guilty of raping his domestic servant
A resident of Rumonge was sentenced to a heavy prison sentence for sexually abusing his minor domestic servant, on January 6, 2025. The case, marked by attempts at cover-up, sparked
Burundi : marriage and resettlement, a broken hope for young Congolese refugees
The situation of young refugees in Burundi has become more complex, especially for those who are considering marriage. Recent decisions by resettlement services have raised serious concerns among these young
Makamba : education in crisis due to lack of teaching materials and teachers
In Makamba province, in southern Burundi, schools are struggling to operate normally due to a serious deficit in teaching materials, particularly books, and an alarming shortage of teachers. This situation
Nduta (Tanzania) : a former refugee wanted by the police
He is however known for his zeal in collaborating with secret services in the camp to track down and mistreat other refugees. This Burundian who had renounced his refugee status
Bujumbura: Journalist Sandra Muhoza sentenced to 21 months for two offences
Our colleague was sentenced by the Mukaza court in the centre of the commercial city, Bujumbura. The decision was made on Monday 16 December. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) denounces “an
Kigali : the AU warns of the risk of genocide in the DRC and Sudan
The African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities has just concluded his visit to Rwanda. Adama Dieng took the opportunity to warn of the signs
Burundi : the CVR continues its controversial investigations
Since Monday, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) has launched investigations in six provinces in southeast and northeast Burundi. The highly controversial commission in charge of reconciliation between Burundians, which