Burundi

Crackdown in Burundi: Civil liberties still under attack 4 years into Evariste Ndayishimiye’s rule

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Repression of Civic Space in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye What’s the Situation? Activists, journalists, and the opposition in Burundi face intimidation and harassment. Severe restrictions on Burundian civil society persist. Is There Hope for Improvement? The ongoing wave of repression under President Ndayishimiye’s government has dimmed hopes for positive change. Signs of Progress? Initial releases … Read more

Burundi Finally Frees Activist Floriane Irangabiye After Lengthy Delay

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Responding to the release from prison of Burundian journalist Floriane Irangabiye on 16 August, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Sarah Jackson, expressed relief. Why was Floriane Irangabiye imprisoned? Arrested in Bujumbura on 30 August 2022 Sentenced to ten years in prison on 2 January 2023 Convicted after a flawed trial … Read more

IOM Urges Continued Action on Climate-Driven Displacement in East Africa

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Recent Flooding in East Africa Displaces Hundreds of Thousands What is the Situation in East Africa? Heavy rainfall and flooding in East Africa Widespread displacement across Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Tanzania 637,000 people affected 234,000 displaced as of 3 May 2024 How Serious is the Impact? The UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian … Read more