Burundi: Tragic Death of a Banyamulenge Refugee Reportedly Killed at Kavumu Refugee Camp

Minembwe Capital News (MCN)

Information obtained by Minembwe Capital News (MCN) from its sources in Burundi indicates that a Banyamulenge man identified as Cadeaux Ruhumuriza, a refugee residing at Kavumu Refugee Camp in Cankuzo Province, Burundi, was brutally killed in circumstances allegedly involving the country’s security forces.

According to the information received, police officers and intelligence personnel from Burundi’s security services are alleged to have stabbed the deceased during the night leading into Friday, November 13, 2026. His body was subsequently reportedly found hanging from a tree, in circumstances that have caused profound grief and outrage among members of the local community and the wider Banyamulenge population.

The death of Cadeaux Ruhumuriza has triggered deep sorrow among Banyamulenge communities across the world, amid growing concerns over the safety of Banyamulenge refugees in Burundi. These refugees have reportedly faced prolonged detention and other challenges allegedly linked to their ethnic identity.

According to the same sources, the deceased was engaged in money transfer services, primarily using the Lumicash platform, as indicated by testimonies. It is suspected that his business activities may have played a role in the circumstances surrounding his alleged targeting.

MCN’s sources further report that other Banyamulenge refugees continue to be abducted and taken to undisclosed locations, where they are allegedly detained and subjected to torture.

These reported incidents are intensifying concerns over the security, living conditions, and protection of the fundamental rights of Banyamulenge refugees in Burundi.

Minembwe Capital News (MCN)