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Land allocated to ruling CNDD-FDD in Gitega province arouses controversies

07-18-2018 The Cabinet analyzed on 11 July a draft decree on the allocation of land to the ruling party in the town of Gitega Province. “CNDD-FDD party plans to erect a large building that will comprise a worship center, conference room and a place where other major events will take (...)
Justice

Bujumbura believes in international justice not ICC, says Ministry of Justice

07-17-2018 While the world celebrates the International Justice Day each 17 July, defenders of human rights violations in Burundi still believe in the ability of the ICC to prosecute and bring to justice those responsible for serious crimes. Burundi government says it rather appreciates international justice. Adolphe Havyarimana, spokesperson for (...)
Justice

Over 9,000 detainees in prisons built for 4194 people

07-17-2018 The International Committee of the Red Cross-ICRC in partnership with the Ministry of Justice has launched this July 16, 2018 a two month-campaign called “Tous solidaires avec les prisonniers” to plead for prisoners. “Eleven Burundian prisons expected to host 4194 prisoners currently shelter 9901 prisoners,” says Gervais Hajayandi, Director (...)
Security

Dead body found in Nyakabiga zone

07-16-2018 A man’s dead body was found early in the morning of July 16 on Avenue de l’Imprimerie bordered by the Ntahangwa River, Nyakabiga zone, in central Bujumbura. The body had injuries on the head. “The man seems to have been hit on the face,” says a resident of Nyakabiga. (...)
Politics

European parliament adopts new resolution on Burundi

07-16-2018 The European Parliament adopted a resolution on Burundi this July 12. It builds a rather bleak picture of the situation prevailing in Burundi. Bujumbura government speaks about slander on the country. It is a serious charge. The European legislature expresses its deep concern about permanent impunity, summary executions, torture, (...)
Cooperation

European parliament demands suspension of support for Burundian peacekeepers abroad

07-13-2018 Members of the European Parliament have adopted the resolution on Burundi which was proposed on 5 July. They call on the international community to follow closely the situation in Burundi despite the recent announcements of President Pierre Nkurunziza that he will not run for office in 2020 elections and (...)
Cooperation

AOMA satisfied with political situation in Burundi

07-13-2018 In a meeting that was held in Bujumbura this July 12 in Bujumbura, the executive committee of the African Ombudsman and Mediators Association –AOMA says it is delighted with the socio-political situation prevailing in Burundi. “AOMA supports the report of the African Union Council on peace and security in (...)
Society

Summer camp in Bujumbura: Younger pupils busy themselves with different activities

07-12-2018 In Bujumbura city, different activities are organized to help young students spend summer holidays usefully. They are supervised in sports, reading and physical activities for humanitarian purpose. At Kiyange I in Buterere commune, students on holidays help victims of floods. They can be seen busy with making bricks near (...)
Society

Three million people add to Burundi population in ten years

07-12-2018 While the world celebrates the population day, the figures show that the number of Burundians increases day by day. Effective measures need to be taken to reduce the demographic growth. Nicolas Ndayishimiye, Director of Burundi Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies-ISTEEBU says the number of Burundians is now estimated (...)
Society

Employees’ union denounces fivefold contribution to 2020 elections

07-11-2018 Marie Bukuru, executive secretary of Burundi confederation of unions-COSYBU says it is not understandable that a civil servant will contribute to 2020 elections for several times. She says civil servants give contributions to the 2020 elections through their monthly salary. “The deduction is made when we receive our salary,” (...)