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Burundi: conflict events in May 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
Burundi saw 4 recorded events and 4 estimated deaths in May 2025. That is +33% compared with 3 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 4.
Events were concentrated in Cibitoke province (2), Kirundo province (1), Muramvya province (1).
The most active pairing was Government of Burundi - Civilians with 4 events.
Where events happened
Regions, May 2025
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Cibitoke province | 2 | 2 |
| Kirundo province | 1 | 1 |
| Muramvya province | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, May 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2025 | Rugombo commune Cibitoke province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 25 May 2025 | Kirundo commune Kirundo province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 6 May 2025 | Mbuye commune Muramvya province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 6 May 2025 | Murwi commune Cibitoke province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Burundi | 4 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 4 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.