Willy Kwizera
Willy Kwizera is a journalist from Radio Bonesha FM in Burundi, known for his commitment to reporting on social issues. He was recently in the news for being arrested while covering a peaceful sit-in protest by members of a microfinance institution in Bujumbura, where he and a colleague faced police brutality and were accused of inciting insurrection.
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Willy Kwizera is a journalist who was assaulted at the University of Burundi and has filed a complaint against his alleged torturers.
L’affaire Willy Kwizera, la phase d’instruction lancée sans la partie défenderesse – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-07-03
Willy Kwizera was violently attacked by individuals presented as members of the Imbonerakure youth league.
un temple du savoir devenu une zone de non droits – IWACUBurundi· 2025-06-04
Willy Kwizera is a journalist from Bonesha FM who was assaulted by presumed students while covering a story at the University of Burundi.
Agressions des journalistes, le déni – IWACUBurundi· 2025-05-03
Willy Kwizera is a journalist who was assaulted by presumed Imbonerakure while covering a protest at the University of Burundi.
Le journaliste Willy Kwizera tabassé par des présumés Imbonerakure au campus Mutanga – IWACUBurundi· 2025-04-28
Willy Kwizera is a journalist who was arrested while covering a sit-in by members of a microfinance institution.
Deux journalistes arrêtés lundi matin, relâchés dans la soirée – IWACUBurundi· 2025-04-22