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Burundi: Tanganyika Bursting At the Seams After Burundi Floods
Bujumbura — THOUSANDS of households in Burundi are stranded as the Lake Tanganyika water levels rise to heights never seen before in 57 years. The longest fresh water lake in the world and the second deepest globally 776,45 metres, while the average lake level is 772,7m. After a series of floods, this stands above the surface level of parts of the capital city of Bujumbura and of some coastal localities. The current rise in the level of Lake Tanganyika is compared to that of 1964.
Burundi: Anxiety Over More Burundi Mass Graves
Bujumbura — THE recent documentation of 4 000 mass graves containing 142 505 corpses has reiterated calls for investigations of all human rights violations and abuses in Burundi. Burundi's Truth and Reconciliation Commission (known locally as CVR) disclosed the findings last week a mass grave in the capital Bujumbura was opened to the public. The grave contains the remains of 270 people believed to have been killed at the start of the 1993-2005 civil war.
Burundi: 26 Killed in Worsening Burundi Landslides
Bujumbura — THE death toll in the floods in Burundi is feared to escalate beyond the 26 people that have died during heavy rainfall. Bodies of the deceased have been pulled out of the mud following the mudslides and landslides in various provinces of the country. At least ten people have been reported missing. Almost 13 000 people have been displaced. Crops have been devastated and livestock killed. Roads and bridges have collapsed, and water access points were washed away and destroyed.
Tanzania: Thousands of Burundians Fear Expulsion From Tanzania
Bujumbura — PANIC has gripped Burundian refugees following reported plans by Tanzania to deport thousands of these nationals. It is reported the two countries have concluded a memorandum for Tanzania to repatriate 2 000 Burundian refugees per week, starting from October 1. Some 250 000 Burundian refugees are on Tanzanian territory.
Burundi: Political Temperatures Soar in Burundi Before Polls
By Omega Ssuuna Bujumbura — BURUNDIAN authorities and youth affiliated to the ruling party have allegedly killed, kidnapped and arrested dozens of political opponents as tensions rise ahead of next year's elections. Violations have spiked since the constitutional referendum in May 2018 and the accreditation of a new opposition party in February this year.
Burundi: Over 100 Killed in Recurring Burundi Rights Violations
By Omega Ssuuna Bujumbura — SOME 107 people have reportedly been killed and 18 others kidnapped this year during violations by state security agents and youth supporting the ruling party in Burundi. Forty cases of torture, 11 cases of rape and 140 arbitrary arrests have been documented during the period.
Burundi: Grave Violations Reported Ahead of Burundi Polls
By Omega Ssuuna Bujumbura — A CRACKDOWN on government critics by youth aligned to the ruling party and authorities have cast doubts on Burundi hosting credible elections in 2020. The United Nations' (UN's) Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Burundi expressed concern that members of the opposition were killed, targeted and arrested while sexual violence was continuing in the run-up to the polls. There have been indiscriminate shooting of demonstrators and targeting of journalists.
Burundi Battles Arrivals of Congolese Refugees
By Omega Ssuuna in Bujumbura, BurundiBujumbura — BURUNDI is battling an influx of refugees fleeing conflict in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). More than 700 refugees have entered the Cishemere transit camp situated in the border region in the first week of October. The Burundi Red Cross said the capacity of the transit camp could be exceeded soon.
Burundi: Grave Human Rights Abuses Escalate in Burundi
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — BURUNDI'S government is accused of summary executions, unlawful arrests, torture and sexual violations, among other crimes against humanity over the past year. The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the country has also established forced disappearances in 2017 and 2018 amid shrinking democratic space as well as the growing impoverishment of the population.
Burundi: Over 200 Killed in Escalating Brutality in Burundi
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — BURUNDIAN security forces and youth aligned to the ruling party have allegedly killed more than 200 people in the past five months. Human rights groups said they had documented some 29 cases of sexual and gender-based violence, 35 enforced disappearances, 144 cases of torture and 694 arbitrary arrests during the period At least 226 people have been murdered.
Burundi: Missing Burundi Journalist Might Have Been Killed
By Omega Ssuuna in Bujumbura, BurundiBujumbura — UNCERTAINTY surrounds the fate of a Burundian journalist who disappeared more than two years ago. It is believed state security agents murdered him for his reportage of the government's human rights violations. Unconfirmed reports indicate that intelligence officials arrested the newspaper reporter, Jean Bigirimana, in Bugarama, 40 kilometers from the capital, Bujumbura.
Burundi: Collapsing Toilets Spark Disease Fears
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — ILL-equipped humanitarian groups fear a deadly outbreak of diseases after over 800 pit latrines overflowed following heavy rains in southern Burundi. Some 500 latrines in the village of Gatabo and 300 latrines in Buga village of Kayogoro Commune in Makamba province have overflowed in the wake of the inclement weather last week. The dirty water from these latrines poured into these neighboring villages and residents who are fearing for their health.
Burundi: Parentless Kids Flee DRC, Storm Burundi
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — THOUSANDS of unaccompanied children have descended on Burundi after fleeing worsening conflicts in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Unaccompanied children are by definition minors separated from both parents and other relatives. They are the majority of the 8 000 civilians that have escaped grave human rights violations in the South Kivu and are taking refuge in south-western Burundi. Sixty-five (65) percent of the Congolese refugees are children.
Burundi: ICC Probes Grave Crimes in the Country
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — THE decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate in Burundi gives victims hope those responsible for grave crimes over the past two years could be held to account. ICC is opening a probe following unchecked abuses, which include rape, torture and executions blamed on government forces and youths aligned to the ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD - FDD) of President Pierre Nkurunziza.
Burundi: Ethnic Cleansing Shoots up in Burundi
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — THE United Nations is alarmed at the escalating violation of human rights in Burundi, where a major increase in enforced disappearance and discovery of dozens of unidentified bodies has been noted since the beginning of the year. This coincided with Imbonerakure, the rogue youth of the ruling party, fanning hate speech, violence and rape of government critics.
Burundi: Rains Leave Mass Destruction in Burundi
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — A CHILD has been swept away by floods and more than 100 houses away in the wake of heavy rains that have pounded Burundi this week. The capital Burundi has suffered the most severe inclement weather with the houses destroyed in the Buterere, Kamenge and Kinama areas. Houses that have not collapsed are submerged. In the area of Kinama alone, some 37 families found refuge in the grounds of the Fundamental School of Mubone.
Burundi: Children in Prison for 'Insulting' President
By Omega SsuunaSOME schoolchildren could spend up to ten years in prison following their arrest for allegedly defacing pictures of Pierre Nkurunziza in their books. Aged between 14 and 19, they face charges of "insulting" the president. The children are among many political prisoners that remain in jail and that a new pattern of mass arrests has emerged recently, mostly affecting ordinary people.
Burundi: Army Commander's Killing Escalates Burundi Chaos
By Omega SsuunaBujumbura — BURUNDI is teetering on the brink of full scale mayhem following the assassination of a top army general. There is a spree of assassination attempts rocking the East African country. They were shot at the school premises as they dropped the daughter offer.
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