The International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH) on Tuesday urged the UN and African Union to intervene and stop an impending genocide in Burundi. The plea for intervention is based on a...
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According to a report on Monday, the Burundi Interior Ministry issued an order last week withdrawing permits from a prominent human rights group and four other non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The Association for the Protection of Human Rights and...
The National Assembly of Burundi on Wednesday voted to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) amid criticism the court only prosecutes African nationals. Lawmakers voted 94 in...
Vice President Gaston Sindimwo of Burundi on Thursday announced the country's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) , stating that his government is "ready to face the consequences." This decision comes in the wake of the...
UN report highlights worsening human rights situation in Burundi
The UN Independent Investigation in Burundi (UNIIB) on Tuesday stated their grave concern about the current human rights situation in Burundi. The group found, "abundant evidence of gross human rights violations," which they believe could amount...
Turkmenistan lawmakers amend constitution to extend president's rule
Legislators in Turkmenistan on Wednesday amended the nation's constitution to allow President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow , to remain in power indefinitely. Berdimuhamedow praised the amendment, which not only extended the presidential term by two...
Three human rights experts of the UN Independent Investigation on Burundi (UNIIB) on Friday echoed previous calls for a stop to violence after their second visit Burundi. There has been a considerable drop in the...
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda on Monday announced a "preliminary investigation" into allegations that the Burundi government, headed by President Pierre Nkurunziza, committed various human rights violations over the past year. In a...
UN rights chief warns of increased torture, illegal detention in Burundi
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on Monday warned of an increase in torture and ill treatment in Burundi. In the last four months Zeid's office has recorded more than 300 new cases...
The UN Security Council requested on Friday that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon consult with the government of Burundi and members of the African Union about an option that would enable the council to deploy a UN...
