Burundi: Entrenched Repression of Civil Society, Media
End Abusive Prosecutions; Lift Restrictions on Free Speech
![Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye at his inauguration on June 18, 2020. President Ndayishimiye took power two months early after the abrupt death of his predecessor, Pierre Nkurunziza.](/sites/default/files/styles/square/public/media_2021/05/202105africa_Burundi_Ndayishimiye.jpg?h=2f1e9b3b&itok=Nlm3OGAe)
End Abusive Prosecutions; Lift Restrictions on Free Speech
Detention of Rozina Islam a Major Strike Against Media Freedom
Surge in Police Harassment of Journalists, Activists, Protesters
Searches, Arrests of Journalists and Blocking of TUT.BY Websites
Stop Threatening Families, Respect Freedom of Expression
October 2020
Sentence Undermines Government Reform Claims and Free Speech
Adds to Severe Restrictions on the Internet, Media
Family Members Face Trial for Criticizing Government
Free Expression Under Serious Threat
Provide Essential Medical Supplies; Urge India to Free Rights Defenders, Address Abuses
Journalists and Online Commentators Face Persecution for Critical Reporting
Respect Rights to Freedom of Association, Expression
Crackdown on Media Aimed at Hiding Security Force Abuses