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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

Refugees

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

Human Rights

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

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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

Human Rights

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

Human Rights

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

Human Rights

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

Human Rights

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

Security

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

Human Rights

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