AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJudicial Reform: Burundi plans to invest over 60.5 billion Burundian francs to build 158 local courts, 24 first-instance courts and prosecutor offices across 5 provinces and 42 districts, aiming to bring justice closer to citizens. Elections & Political Dialogue: In Gitega, President Évariste Ndayishimiye met party leaders as Frodebu renewed calls for credible elections in 2027 and raised concerns about past irregularities, reviving debate around Melchior Ndadaye’s legacy. Security & Violence: A grenade attack in Nyagoba (Karusi) wiped out a family—two killed on the spot and three seriously injured—while authorities are still searching for the perpetrators. Child Protection: ONLCT warns that trafficking networks target children during summer holidays, recruiting youngsters and smuggling them to neighboring countries and beyond. Refugees & Rights: In Mahama camp, refugees denounce “hidden reductions” as transfer fees are reportedly deducted from cash assistance; in Kavumu, 19 Congolese families fear exclusion from voluntary repatriation unless moved back for registration. Justice for Allegations: A Musasa camp-related case has led to the detention of a Barundi community leader in Ngozi, with relatives calling it a “witch hunt” over alleged abuse claims.
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