Burundi: Imbonerakure Day celebrations in Bujumbura August 17

Event

A march celebrating the Imbonerakure, the youth wing of the country's ruling National Council for the Defense of Democracy-Forces for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party, will take place in Bujumbura on Saturday, August 17. Hundreds of participants are expected to gather at the CNDD-FDD headquarters at 9:00 (local time) and march to Place de l'Independence. Similar marches and related celebrations are possible nationwide.

A heightened security presence and transportation disruptions, such as road closures and traffic congestion, are to be expected in the area.  

Advice

Individuals in Burundi, particularly those in Bujumbura, are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all demonstrations as a precaution, anticipate a heightened security presence and transportation disruptions around all demonstration sites, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.