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Le Burundi est un petit pays enclavé de la région des grands lacs d'Afrique qui lutte pour surmonter les conséquences d'une guerre civile qui aura durée plus de dix ans. Le nouveau gouvernement d'unité nationale dirigé par le Président Pierre Nkurunziza entreprend depuis 2005 la reconstruction de quasiment toutes les institutions du pays ainsi que le renforcement de l'état de droit et l'amélioration de la qualité de vie de ses citoyens. En Avril 2009, le dernier groupe de rebelles du Burundi, les FNL (Forces de Libération Nationales) a renoncé à l'usage de la force et a été désarmé, créant ainsi une paix relativement stable dans le pays. Avec la large implication dans le gouvernement d'unité nationale des anciens groupes rebelles, la situation paraît encourageante.
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Burundi is a small landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Africa that is struggling to overcome the consequences of a civil war that lasted more than ten years. In 2005, the new government of national unity led by President Pierre Nkurunziza began rebuilding all the country's institutions and strengthening the rule of law and improving the quality of life for its citizens. In April 2009, the last rebel group in Burundi, the FNL (National Liberation Forces) renounced the use of force and was disarmed, creating a stable peace in the country. With the wide involvement in the national unity government of former rebel groups, the situation seems encouraging.
  
Depuis la fin de la guerre civile de 12 ans, le Burundi a fait des progrès considérables en termes de normalisation sociale et d'ouverture de l'espace politique. Si le système judiciaire fait face à de nombreux dysfonctionnements, les représentants des forces de maintien de l'ordre, au même titre que ceux judicaires reconnaissent ouvertement les problèmes, et font preuve d'une volonté de les résoudre. De grands pas en avant ont été faits avec l'adoption en Avril 2009 d'une loi portant réforme du Code Pénal qui criminalise explicitement l'utilisation de la torture.  
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Since the end of the 12-year civil war, Burundi has made considerable progress in terms of social standards and open political space. If the judiciary faces many shortcomings, the representatives of law enforcement, as well as those judicial openly acknowledge the problems, and demonstrate a willingness to solve them. Great strides have been made with the adoption in April 2009 of a law to reform the Penal Code explicitly criminalizes the use of torture.
  
Plus de la moitié de la population burundaise vit sous le seuil de pauvreté et la fin de la guerre civile a laissé derrière elle un sillon de jeunes hommes peu éduqués et formés au seul combat militaire. Ceci signifie que la véritable réconciliation sociale reste un objectif lointain, quoiqu'atteignable. De profondes faiblesses institutionnelles, du personnel peu formé et un manque de ressources minent la mise en œuvre effective des nouvelles lois et l'accès à la justice de millions de gens.
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More than half of Burundi's population lives below the poverty line and the end of the civil war has left behind a trail of young men, poorly educated, and trained in military combat alone. This means that true social reconciliation remains a distant goal. Profound institutional weaknesses, poorly trained staff, and lack of resources undermines the effective implementation of new laws and access to justice for millions of people.
  
Selon l'Ordre des Avocats du Burundi, le pays ne compte que 106 avocats pour 8,1 million d'habitants, ce qui signifie qu'il n'y a qu'un avocat pour 76,000 personnes. La population carcérale a atteint le pic de 11,000 prisonniers, alarmant les autorités nationales et les poussant à prendre des mesures urgentes. Sur le nombre total de prisonniers, plus de 64.5% sont en attente de jugement. La plupart des prévenus ne sont pas en mesure de se payer les services d'un avocat. Il n'existe pas de système d'aide juridictionnelle financé par l'Etat. En raison de l'absence de système pénal pour mineur, plus de 420 enfants sont détenus dans des cellules de prison avec des adultes ce qui les rend vulnérables à de nombreux abus. Renforcer l'état de droit au Burundi est une urgence absolue.
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According to the Bar of Burundi, the country has only 106 lawyers  for a population of 8.1 million, which means that only one lawyer to 76,000 people. The prison population reached a peak of 11,000 prisoners, requiring national authorities to take urgent action. Of the total number of prisoners, more than 64.5% are awaiting trial. Most defendants are unable to afford counsel. There is no legal aid system funded by the state. In the absence of juvenile penal system, more than 420 children are detained in prison cells with adults making them vulnerable to many abuses. Strengthen the rule of law in Burundi is an absolute emergency.
  
 
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HISTOIRE

Burundi is a small landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Africa that is struggling to overcome the consequences of a civil war that lasted more than ten years. In 2005, the new government of national unity led by President Pierre Nkurunziza began rebuilding all the country's institutions and strengthening the rule of law and improving the quality of life for its citizens. In April 2009, the last rebel group in Burundi, the FNL (National Liberation Forces) renounced the use of force and was disarmed, creating a stable peace in the country. With the wide involvement in the national unity government of former rebel groups, the situation seems encouraging.

Since the end of the 12-year civil war, Burundi has made considerable progress in terms of social standards and open political space. If the judiciary faces many shortcomings, the representatives of law enforcement, as well as those judicial openly acknowledge the problems, and demonstrate a willingness to solve them. Great strides have been made with the adoption in April 2009 of a law to reform the Penal Code explicitly criminalizes the use of torture.

More than half of Burundi's population lives below the poverty line and the end of the civil war has left behind a trail of young men, poorly educated, and trained in military combat alone. This means that true social reconciliation remains a distant goal. Profound institutional weaknesses, poorly trained staff, and lack of resources undermines the effective implementation of new laws and access to justice for millions of people.

According to the Bar of Burundi, the country has only 106 lawyers for a population of 8.1 million, which means that only one lawyer to 76,000 people. The prison population reached a peak of 11,000 prisoners, requiring national authorities to take urgent action. Of the total number of prisoners, more than 64.5% are awaiting trial. Most defendants are unable to afford counsel. There is no legal aid system funded by the state. In the absence of juvenile penal system, more than 420 children are detained in prison cells with adults making them vulnerable to many abuses. Strengthen the rule of law in Burundi is an absolute emergency.


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  • 2009 Prison Population: 9,114, 104 people per 100,000


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