Désiré Barabesha

Désiré Barabesha is the director of the Cuzwe Fundamental School in the Cibitoke commune of Burundi, who recently garnered attention for enforcing a controversial policy prohibiting the wearing of religious symbols, specifically targeting Catholic students' rosaries. This decision led to significant backlash from parents and community members, who accused him of religious intolerance and violating freedom of worship.