Human Rights
Burundi : more than 180 victims of human rights violations including more than 110 homicides in three months, according to the Iteka League
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, April 19, 2026 —The Iteka Human Rights League has presented an alarming assessment of the human rights situation in Burundi during the first quarter of 2026,
Stolen assets : the CVR announces sanctions against false testimony
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, April 15, 2026 – The Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) is warning against any obstruction of its investigations into stolen assets. At a press conference held
Burundi : end of a controversial detention, Sandra Muhoza regains her freedom
SOS Médias Burundi Ngozi, April 14, 2026 — The Ngozi Court of Appeal, in Butanyerera province in the north of the small East African nation, has delivered its verdict in
Photo of the week – Bujumbura : two CNDD-FDD figures transferred to Mpimba Central Prison
Two figures close to the CNDD-FDD were transferred on Tuesday afternoon to Bujumbura’s central prison, known as Mpimba, in a case involving alleged corruption and economic activities in rebel-held areas.
Burundi : 17 years later, Olucome still demands justice for Ernest Manirumva
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, April 11, 2026 — Seventeen years after the assassination of Ernest Manirumva, Olucome continues to denounce the inaction of the Burundian justice system. At a press
Gitega : more than 1,400 inmates starving in an overcrowded prison, alarm raised
SOS Médias Burundi Gitega, March 27, 2026 — In Gitega, the political capital of the small east African nation, the humanitarian situation at the central prison is causing grave concern.
Burundi : two journalists’ long detention ends on the same day
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura / Ngozi, March 4, 2026 – Two Burundian journalists were released on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, after more than two years of detention. Sandra Muhoza and
Burundi : over 400 people killed in 2025, Imbonerakure and security forces singled out by the Iteka League
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, January 26, 2026 – More than 400 people were killed in Burundi in 2025 amid massive human rights violations, according to the annual report of the
Burundi : RSF denounces “arbitrary” conviction of journalist Sandra Muhoza
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, January 15, 2026 – The international organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemned the four-year prison sentence handed down to Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza, deeming it
Burundi : journalist Sandra Muhoza sentenced to four years in jail reignites the press freedom debate
SOS Médias Burundi Ngozi, January 14, 2026 – The First Instance Court of Ngozi, in northern Burundi, sentenced journalist Sandra Muhoza, a correspondent for the independent media outlet La Nova