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Burundi: Detentions of Political Opponents Threaten Rights

05 Nov

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

The detention of political activist Alexis Sinduhije and 36 others by Burundian police on November 3, 2008, highlights the growing obstacles to the free exercise of civil and political rights in Burundi. Sinduhije, well-known as a former radio journalist, has been trying since February to form an opposition political party, the Movement for Security and [...]

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Burundi: Rape in Burundi – demand justice now!

22 Jul

Posted by Otto as Human Rights, Take Action

13 year old Kaneza (not her real name) from the province of Bujumbura rural was raped by a 22-year-old man in September 2007. Kaneza didn’t tell anyone about the rape, until she found that she was pregnant. She told her uncle’s wife, who immediately reported the rape to the police.
The alleged perpetrator was arrested and [...]

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Burundi: LIBEJEUN advocates for liberation of juveniles in detention

23 Jun

Posted by Jim as Human Rights

Through its press release on the occasion of the Day of the African Child celebrated on June 16th of each year, the Burundian League for Children and Young People (LIBEJEUN) drew attention of governments on the incalculable consequences of children who are born and grow up in prisons.
The league spoke of more than 500 children [...]

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Burundi: Constitutional Court Decision Unseats 22 Lawmakers

18 Jun

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

Lawyers, Civil Society Allege Bias and Political Manipulation by Ruling Party
The ousting of 22 National Assembly members, following a Constitutional Court decision that they could not sit as “independents,” raises serious concerns about double standards given that other independent deputies supporting the government remain in parliament, Human Rights Watch said today. The affected parliamentarians had [...]

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Burundi: Release Civilians Detained Without Charge

29 May

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

Stop Arbitrary Arrests, Beatings of Alleged FNL Members
Burundian police and judicial officials should immediately release the scores of persons still detained solely as suspected members of a movement long opposed to the government, Human Rights Watch said today. They should also instruct security forces to cease such arrests.
Link to hrw.org

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Burundi: Government Should Act to End Police Abuses

30 Apr

Posted by Otto as Human Rights

Climate of Impunity Contributes to Illegal Detention, Beatings and Torture
The Burundian government should take immediate steps to end the climate of impunity that facilitates illegal detention, mistreatment and torture of individuals by the police, Human Rights Watch said in a new report released today.
Link to hrw.org

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