[STATEMENT] Burundi: International and local NGOs condemn 32-year prison sentence for Germain Rukuki upheld in appeal decision
Brussels, 25 July 2019 Joint statement Burundi: International and local NGOs strongly condemn the conviction against human rights defender Germain Rukuki upheld on appeal and call for his immediate and unconditional release On 17 July 2019, also the World Day for International Justice, the Burundian Court of Appeal of Ntahangwa confirmed the sentence of human […]
[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 […]
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 […]
HRDN Statement – Promoting Human Rights and Democracy in the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Repressive governments are pursuing a backlash against democracy and human rights, diminishing civic space and creating a chilling effect for those working to promote and protect human rights. Civicus Monitor lists 108 countries as Obstructed, Repressed, or Closed and shows a serious downward trend for freedom of assembly, association, and expression. Civil society organizations (CSOs) […]
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 […]
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 […]
Protection International signs petition to the International Association of Prosecutors
130 human rights organizations have signed the petition to the International Association of Prosecutors(IAP). Prosecutors and judges also have an individual responsibility to abide by human rights and ethical standards. At times, this requires courage and sacrifice. In some contexts, they become complicit in human rights violations. What could be done to help judges and prosecutors under pressure […]