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Burundi: conflict events in April 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
Burundi saw 4 recorded events and 7 estimated deaths in April 2026. That is +300% compared with 1 events the month before.
100% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 7.
Events were concentrated in Gitega province (2), Butanyerera province (1), Buhumuza province (1).
The most active pairing was Government of Burundi - Civilians with 4 events.
Where events happened
Regions, April 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Gitega province | 2 | 2 |
| Butanyerera province | 1 | 4 |
| Buhumuza province | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, April 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | Kayanza commune Butanyerera province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 4 civilian | 4 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Karusi commune Gitega province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Ruyigi commune Buhumuza province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 4 Apr 2026 | Nyabihanga commune Gitega province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 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.