North Kivu : 25 Congolese soldiers sentenced to the death penalty

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North Kivu : 25 Congolese soldiers sentenced to the death penalty

The North Kivu garrison Military Court has delivered its verdict in a case involving 27 elements of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and 4 civilians.

Human Rights

Rumonge : two journalists humiliated by Imbonerakure

On Saturday afternoon, journalists Gaspard Ndikumazambo and Timothée Ntaconayigize, from the Izere FM community radio, were manhandled by Imbonerakure (young people affiliated with the CNDD-FDD party). Our colleagues were victims

Security

Nyarugusu (Tanzania) : three Burundian refugees killed in a road accident

The tragedy occurred on Friday. Refugees are demanding rigorous police control in the granting of driving licenses, especially for motorcyclists. INFO SOS Médias Burundi The accident took place in the

Security

Lubero : more than 20 people including humanitarian workers killed by local young people

According to the local civil society, at least 17 civilians including humanitarian workers have been killed in the Lubero territory in the North Kivu province in the east of the

Médias

Burundi: a new leadership at the head of the CNC

The only candidate for the post of president of the National Communication Council, Espérance Ndayizeye was unanimously elected this Thursday. She replaces Vestine Nahimana as president of the Burundi’s regulatory

Security

Uvira: 5 injured in a clash between Burundian soldiers and the Bafulero community militiamen

At least five young people who were part of the Bafulero community militiamen were injured during an altercation between them and Burundian soldiers stationed in the Rusizi plain in the

Society

Makamba: teachers againstschool principals’ forced collection of money

The teachers in the Provincial Directorate of Education of Makamba (southern Burundi) are against the collection of a contribution ranging from 4,000 to 14,000 Burundian francs in the communal directorates

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Uvira : the UNHCR encourages refugees to return

The UNHCR’s “Go and See” program has been expanding across the DRC in recent days. In collaboration with Burundian and Congolese authorities, the UNHCR had a team of Burundian refugees

Society

Bujumbura: cases of home abandonment goes up

In Bujumbura, the Burundi’s economic capital, fathers are deserting their homes and leaving their spouses and children without news. Women face alone the heavy financial responsibility of their household. Very

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Gitega : Emilienne Sibomana acquitted by the Court of Appeal

The ruling on the Emilenne Sibomana case fell last Friday. The information is confirmed by lawyer Michella Niyonizigiye, her lawyer. This specifies that the judgment was pronounced and notified to