Burundi seeing ‘wave of repression’ under President Ndayishimiye, Amnesty says

A new Amnesty report claims that Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye is governing with a "wave of repression" despite signs he was seeking to “loosen the stranglehold” over civil society after taking office in 2020. The report also says the situation in the country "has dashed hopes of a meaningful change in approach by the government towards civil society".

Aug 21, 2024 - 06:00
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Burundi seeing ‘wave of repression’ under President Ndayishimiye, Amnesty says
A new Amnesty report claims that Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye is governing with a "wave of repression" despite signs he was seeking to “loosen the stranglehold” over civil society after taking office in 2020. The report also says the situation in the country "has dashed hopes of a meaningful change in approach by the government towards civil society".

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