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Human Rights Watch: The Iteka League warns Burundi’s post-election year saw 407 deaths, 57 abductions, and 663 documented violations over June 2025–May 2026, citing a climate of fear and shrinking civic space. Prison Health Crisis: In Murembwe Central Prison, inmates report overcrowding, one meal a day, lack of drinking water, and limited medical care as diseases spread. UN Rights Pressure: At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Special Rapporteur on Burundi says no structural improvements are visible despite some ad hoc measures, while Burundi rejects the findings. DRC Ebola Response: South Africa’s Ramaphosa pledged continued support for the DRC Ebola fight, including vaccine development and safer humanitarian access, as health teams struggle to track nearly 300 positive cases. Burundi Health & Addiction: Reports highlight rising drug use among young people, with rehabilitation centers stepping up prevention and support. Access to Care for Disabilities: Gitega’s Santa Lucia Primary School for blind children appeals for help with beds, teacher replacements, and braille materials to keep learning going. Rural Health Context: A new World Bank-based map shows Burundi among the few countries where most people still live in rural areas, a reminder of how distance and services can shape health outcomes.

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Burundi : in Geneva, the UN Special Rapporteur denounces a persistent human rights crisis ahead of the 2027 presidential election

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