As Burundi prepares for re- election to the United Nations  Human Rights Council in a vote today, Human Rights Watch says the government of this Central African country has not improved its abusive human rights conditions.Burundi is one of the four African countries running for the same number of seats on the 47-nation council. Central Africa director at Human Rights Watch Lewis Mudge says despite some positive government statements  Burundi has not  carried out meaningful reform to address longstanding concerns related to governance, justice, or accountability.

 

<p>As Burundi prepares for re- election to the United Nations &nbsp;Human Rights Council in a vote today, Human Rights Watch says the government of this Central African country has not improved its abusive human rights conditions.Burundi is one of the four African countries running for the same number of seats on the 47-nation council. Central Africa director at Human Rights Watch Lewis Mudge says despite some positive government statements &nbsp;Burundi has not &nbsp;carried out meaningful reform to address longstanding concerns related to governance, justice, or accountability.</p>
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