Week 8 Report on Burundi

As the violence stemming from the disputed 29 June 20151, 21 July 20152 and 24 July 20153 continues to be recorded in Burundi, different international, regional and sub-regional organisations remain seized with the matter, in an effort to find solutions. International...

Week 7 Report on Burundi

As the violence stemming from the disputed 29 June 20151, 21 July 20152 and 24 July 20153 continues to be recorded including killing of high profile army officers, the tension remains high within the army. Abduction, torture and arbitrary arrest of individuals opposed...

Week 6 Report on Burundi

As the violence stemming from the disputed 29 June 20151, 21 July 20152 and 24 July 20153 rages on, a new trend has emerged targeting senior army officers. High profile army officers have been killed, raising tensions within the army and the country since many believe...

Week 5 Report on Burundi

Over the past few months of 2016, cases of violence, including extra judicial killings, disappearances, cases of abductions, torture and grenade attacks have been recorded. This violence erupted after the decision by President Nkurunziza to run for a third term was...

Week 4 Report on Burundi

The first few months of 2016 has witnessed increased cases of violence, including extra judicial killings, disappearances, cases of abductions, torture and grenade attacks. Perpetrators identity in some instances is unknown, in some cases allegations of involvement of...