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Burundi: conflict events in May 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In May 2026, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Burundi, with 5 estimated deaths. That is +25% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 4 to 5.
80% of the month's events were one-sided violence against civilians. Civilian deaths: 4.
Events were concentrated in Bujumbura province (3), Buhumuza province (2).
The most active pairing was Government of Burundi - Civilians with 4 events.
Where events happened
Regions, May 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Bujumbura province | 3 | 3 |
| Buhumuza province | 2 | 2 |
Deadliest events, May 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | Muyinga commune Buhumuza province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 27 May 2026 | Ntahangwa commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 23 May 2026 | Gisagara commune Buhumuza province | Government of Burundi vs Supporters of CNL State-based | 1 0–1 |
| 14 May 2026 | Cibitoke commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 14 May 2026 | Cibitoke commune Bujumbura province | Government of Burundi vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Burundi | 5 |
| Supporters of CNL | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 1 |
| 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.