Exercise increased caution in Burundi due to crime and political instability.
Burundi remains politically fragile following years of crisis, with sporadic reports of disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detention. Armed criminal gangs operate in Bujumbura and other urban areas, particularly at night. Border areas with the DRC can be volatile. The countryside is generally quieter but infrastructure is poor. Medical facilities are extremely limited with shortages of basic supplies. Kaharagian nationals should exercise increased caution, avoid political gatherings, and maintain a low profile.