01-27-2015 ■ Some years ago, demonstrations were not allowed in Burundi. On 26 January 2015 a demonstration was carried out under full security in front of the African Public Radio station.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo Three nuns, Olga, Lucia and Bernadette, were savagely killed at Guido Maria Conforti parish, on 7-8 September last (...)

01-22-2015 ■ The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DRC (MONUSCO) and the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) joined forces to expel or neutralize all the negative forces in DRC territory. The action has heavy consequences in neighboring countries and on the economic blocs of the region, an expert (...)

01-22-2015 ■ A 5-day war broke out in Murwi and Bukinanyana communes in Cibitoke province three weeks ago. The national army reported that more than 95 rebels were killed. Some of the corpses are still at the site while others are badly buried. The population is scared that they may catch (...)

01-09-2015 ■ According to the Chairman of APRODH, during a confrontation between the Burundian army and armed rebels which took place inCibitoke Province between 30 December 2014 and 4 January 2015, 95 assailants were killed, 37 cases of which qualified as extra-judicial killings.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse 95 assailants, 2 Burundian soldiers (...)

01-02-2015 ■ The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) Commander, Lieutenant General Silas Ntigurirwa has completed his tour of duty. The outgoing Burundian Commander was sent off with an exemplary Guard of Honour by joint Burundian and Ugandan forces on Monday 15th December 2014.-By Lorraine JosianeManishatse During his year-long command, the (...)

12-09-2014 ■ Hunger and the fear of a civil war erupting after the elections are pushing many families in Nyanza Lac to leave Burundi.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo More than 100 families have left their villages in Nyanza Lac, Makamba province. In Nyabigina village 60 families vacated their plots. Other departures are reported (...)

11-24-2014 ■ Some public institutions say that media exaggerate in spreading that there is insecurity throughout the country, even corrupting their sources. Many observers find these accusations proof of the government’s malaise toward media.-By E.M translated by J.Berchmans Siboniyo “The media aggravate insecurity.” This seems to be the reaction of public (...)

11-20-2014 ■ The UN Human Rights Committee published a critical report on the situation in Burundi. The Security Council subsequently discussed the stability in Burundi and the UN Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide says that Burundi must increase the political space for dialogue “to avert the worst”.-By Lorraine Josiane (...)

11-13-2014 ■ After news of violent attacks in the city, foreigners in Burundi are increasingly worried. Some choose to not go out at night or walk on the streets.-By J.Berchmans Siboniyo Recent scares involve a group of men wearing long black coats, armed with guns, swords, knives, clubs and machetes. They (...)

11-07-2014 ■ The security is threatened in all corners of the country since last month. An overview Mugongomanga Commune: people are very scared.-By Jean Noèl Manirakiza, Dieudonné Hakizimana and Clarisse Shaka translated by J.Berchmans Siboniyo and Yves Didier Irakoze It began on Thursday 23 October 2014 around 5 PM. Fabrice Niyongabo, (...)