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Web Review

L’Osservatorio monitors the web and other information sources daily to provide in-depth news on the impact of contemporary armed conflicts on civilians.

Violation of Burundian refugees’ rights alarms UN human rights experts

Two Tanzanian mothers walking and carrying their sons

13 April 2021

UN human rights experts are alarmed by a cooperation of Tanzanian and Burundian authorities that has led to massive violations of refugees’ rights
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Sunday, 25 April 2021

Burundi trapped between lawlessness and fear

Mass protests against the CNDD-FDD ruling party

The population of  Burundi continues to suffer from severe human rights violations inflicted by the government security forces and a group of young militias.
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Friday, 29 November 2019

Burundi Risks to be forgotten

Burundian Refugees in Lusanda Camp

1 June 2018

On the 6th of February 2018,  the UNHCR have presented this appeal to their donors in Geneva in hopes the Burundian refugees do not become a forgotten crisis
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Tuesday, 24 July 2018

36 Burundi refugees have been killed by the Congolese forces

Protesters challenge president pursuit of a third term

09 October 2017
The government forces shot at a crowd while refugees were protesting unclear detentions and resettlement plans in Kamanyola, Eastern Congo.
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Monday, 23 October 2017

Mass Grave Found in Burundi

Mass grave in Burundi: is the government involved ?

10 March 2016 
A mass grave in the capital Bujumbura was uncovered on the day the United Nations sent in independent experts to assess human rights violations in Burundi.
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Violence in Burundi Escalates: 198 People killed Since April

Violence in Burundi Escalates: 198 People killed Since April

Ethnic and political unrest in Burundi has risen in the midst of President Nkurunziza violating a two-term limit.
Category: Burundi - Web Review
Tuesday, 17 May 2016