The Persistent Struggle for Civil Liberties in Burundi Under President Ndayishimiye

Four years into President Évariste Ndayishimiye’s rule in Burundi, the anticipated reforms have not materialized. Instead, the situation for civil society, once dynamic and outspoken, has worsened, mirroring the oppressive tactics of his predecessor, Pierre Nkurunziza. This is the core of Amnesty International‘s latest findings. Ndayishimiye took office unexpectedly after Nkurunziza’s sudden death in 2020. […]