Human Rights
Cibitoke : women traders locked up for attending an independent candidate’s rally
SOS Médias Burundi Cibitoke, May 29 — Just days before the legislative and district elections scheduled for June 5, political tensions are rising in the small east African nation. On
Kirundo : growing insecurity, city center residents live in fear
SOS Médias Burundi Kirundo, May 29 — A wave of insecurity is hitting central neighborhoods of the city of Kirundo in northern Burundi. During the night of May 28-29, several
Burundi : a EurAc report warns of a blocked electoral process and a country on the verge of collapse
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 24, 2025 – With less than two weeks to go before the legislative and district elections, a report from the Europe-Central Africa Network (EurAc) is
Tanzania : “they want to force us to return” — Burundian refugees denounce pressure-driven interviews
SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, May 22, 2025 – In the Burundian refugee camps of Nduta and Nyarugusu, the “pre-selection interviews” conducted by the UNHCR and Tanzanian authorities are causing deep
Kenny Claude Nduwimana Case : the Burundian justice in turmoil again
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 7, 2025 – On May 5, the Bujumbura Court of Appeal reopened the case of journalist Kenny Claude Nduwimana, detained since October 2023 despite the
Burundi : Monsignor Nyaboho appointed chairperson of the CNIDH, between hopes and concerns
SOS Médias Burundi Bujumbura, May 6, 2025 – The National Assembly approved on Monday the appointment of seven new commissioners to steer the Independent National Human Rights Commission (CNIDH). The
Burundi : CNIDH maintains its A status
The Independent National Human Rights Commission (CNIDH) of Burundi has just obtained major international recognition. It retains its A status, a guarantee of its independence and compliance with the Paris
Kigali: the Maggy Barankitse Foundation now operational in Rwanda
After the United States and Belgium, the Maggy Barankitse Foundation will now be operational in Rwanda. The announcement was made on Monday, March 24, during a convivial evening held at
Bujumbura : the finance minister closes the door to private media
Last Thursday, in Bujumbura, the commercial city where all United Nations agencies and the central administration are concentrated, six local radio stations – Isanganiro, Bonesha FM, Rema FM, Shima FM,
Women’s Rights Day – Burundi : celebration or commemoration?
Every year, March 8 marks the International Women’s Rights Day. Celebrated since 1910 under various themes, it aims to highlight the fight for gender equality and women’s rights. However, in