The Narrowing of Democratic Space in Burundi
This 69-page report documents abuses including torture, arbitrary arrests, banning of opposition activities, and harassment of civil society groups. Human Rights Watch called on the government to end the abuses and to strengthen institutional mechanisms to promote accountability by government officials and security forces.
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ISBN: 1-56432-712-4
ISBN: 1-56432-712-4
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- Closing Doors?
- Map of Burundi
- Glossary of Terms and Acronyms
- Timeline of Key Political and Human Rights Events During the Election Period: May to September 2010
- Summary
- Methodology
- Recommendations
- I. Background
- II. Closing Space for the Political Opposition
- III. Closing Space for Human Rights Defenders and Journalists
- IV. International Response
- V. Government Institutions to Protect Human Rights
- VI. Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- Annex I: Political Violence in the Period Preceding Communal Elections, May 2010
- Annex II: Human Rights Watch Letter to Burundian Government
