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Crisis in Burundi

Summary

The European Parliament condemns the worsening political and human rights crisis in Burundi, calling for an end to violence, the protection of civil society, and respect for international legal obligations.
10 19.01.2017
Other
government
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The political crisis was triggered by the president's decision to run for a third term, which violated the Burundian constitution and previous peace agreements.
  • There are widespread reports of systemic human rights violations, including murders, torture, and sexual violence committed by security forces.
  • The government has actively repressed civil society by banning human rights organizations, including the prominent group Ligue Iteka.
  • Independent media and journalists face severe restrictions, including physical threats and the suspension of independent radio stations.
Documents (PDFs)
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