Free Germain Rukuki! | Solidarity call with human rights defender Germain Rukuki
20/12/2018, Brussels – Protection International (PI) is taking part in the solidarity initiative with human rights defender Germain Rukuki, convicted to 32 years in prison and now awaiting the decision of the Bujumbura Court of Appeal, after his appeal hearing took place on 27 November 2018 in Ngozi. Germain’s sentence is an unprecedented one for […]
[Statement] Civil society organizations call for Germain Rukuki’s acquittal in Burundi
[Statement] International civil society organizations condemn the pattern of criminalization of human rights defenders in Burundi and call for the release of those unlawfully convicted to date
Brussels, 14 September 2018 Statement International civil society organizations condemn the pattern of criminalization of human rights defenders in Burundi and call for the release of those unlawfully convicted to date. On the occasion of the 39th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), the undersigned organizations wish to reiterate their support for the […]
Germain #Rukuki, already a year in prison
10/07/2018 – Next Friday 13 July 2018 is the sad anniversary of the imprisonment of the Burundian human rights defender Germain Rukuki, for whom international NGOs, UN Special Procedures, and the European Union call for immediate release. Germain Rukuki is a Burundian human rights defender who was arrested on 13 July 2017 in Bujumbura and […]
Protection International strongly condemns the wrongful conviction to 32 years in prison for human rights defender Germain Rukuki in Burundi
Statement – Protection International strongly condemns the wrongful conviction to 32 years in prison for human rights defender Germain Rukuki in Burundi Brussels, 26 April 2018 – Today, Germain Rukuki, a Burundian human rights defender, was sentenced to 32 years in prison by the Ntahangwa High Court in Burundi for charges of “rebellion”, “breach of […]
Protection International réprouve fermement la condamnation injustifiée à 32 ans de prison de Germain Rukuki, défenseur des droits humains au Burundi
Déclaration Protection International réprouve fermement la condamnation injustifiée à 32 ans de prison de Germain Rukuki, défenseur des droits humains au Burundi Bruxelles, le 26 avril 2018 – Germain Rukuki, défenseur burundais des droits humains, a été condamné aujourd’hui à 32 ans de prison par la Haute Cour de Ntahangwa au Burundi pour “rébellion”, “atteinte […]
Statement: Protection International condemns the postponement of Germain Rukuki’s second hearing
Germain Rukuki, a human rights defender in Burundi, was expected to appear before the Ntahangwa High Court today 27 March 2018 for the second hearing of his trial. However, the date has now been postponed for the third time and re-scheduled for next Tuesday 3 April. In the meantime, Germain remains in detention. Protection International […]
Statement: Protection International demands the release of Burundian human rights defender Germain Rukuki
This Tuesday 13/02, human rights defender Germain Rukuki will appear before the Ntahangwa High Court, Burundi, to face the spurious charges of “rebellion and undermining of State security”. Protection International expresses its support to Germain Rukuki against this unlawful criminalization. Germain Rukuki was arrested exactly 7 months ago, on 13th July 2017. As a human […]
Communiqué: Protection International demande la libération du défenseur burundais Germain Rukuki
Ce mardi 13/02, le défenseur des droits humains Germain Rukuki comparaîtra devant la Haute Cour de Ntahangwa, Burundi, pour faire face aux accusations fallacieuses de “rébellion et d’atteinte à la sécurité de l’Etat”. Protection International exprime son soutien à Germain Rukuki contre cette criminalisation abusive. Germain Rukuki a été arrêté il y a exactement 7 […]
FREE GERMAIN RUKUKI ! -Solidarity call with Germain Rukuki #rukuki
Protection International is taking part actively in the solidarity campaign with HRD Germain Rukuki, unlawfully arrested on 13th July 2017. Help us spread the word and tweet in all languages, to as many people as you can! Germain #Rukuki, we are with you! Human Rights Defender Germain Rukuki was arrested on 13th July 2017 for […]