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DARK SECRETS: Hrw decries serious human rights violations in burundi - The Real Truth

HRW says authorities show little regard for credible investigations, objective evidence, or due process needed to hold those actually responsible to account [File: Reuters]

Burundi’s security agencies have committed violations against people suspected of belonging to opposition parties or of working with armed opposition groups, according to Human Rights Watch.

In a report published on Wednesday, the United States-based rights group said national intelligence services, police, and governing party youth members have responded to attacks on both civilians and state agents in the country with a heavy-handed approach.

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