Correction: This briefing was corrected on 20 September 2024 to reflect the fact that the revised media law received presidential assent on 12 July 2024. The briefing previously erroneously stated that the law was still in the process of being revised and yet to be considered by the Senate.
Four years since the inauguration of President Ndayishimiye, there has been no slowdown in intimidation, harassment, arrests, detention and unfair prosecution of human rights defenders, activists, journalists and opposition members. In this briefing, Amnesty International assesses the challenges and severe restrictions faced by Burundian civil society and offers recommendations for improvement as the 2025 legislative and local elections approach.