AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCongo Conflict: Burundi’s military is backing Congolese forces in operations against the M23-allied Twirwaneho militia near Minembwe. The campaign has raised concern over the treatment of Banyamulenge civilians, amid reports of restricted aid and strikes on civilian sites. Security and Ethnic Tensions: Burundian authorities displayed 13 people, mostly Banyamulenge refugees, accused of spying for Rwanda and armed groups. Officials urged residents to monitor the community and stop renting homes to its members; relatives dispute the allegations. UN Rights Council: Burundi is poised to retain its UN Human Rights Council seat for another term in an uncontested vote, despite Human Rights Watch’s criticism of its record on killings and disappearances. Anti-Corruption Drive: President Évariste Ndayishimiye has launched a three-month campaign to put the government’s anti-corruption strategy into practice, including local monitoring committees. US Deportations: Burundi is among African countries that have agreed to receive third-country deportees from the United States, including asylum seekers who may face persecution if returned to their home countries.
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