CLEAN : Rights group worried ahead of Burundis June election

The video discusses the fragile political situation in Burundi, highlighting concerns about increasing repression and human rights violations. Human Rights Watch is worried about politically motivated arrests and prosecutions. The government is criticized for its aggressive stance towards civil society and labeling critics as political opponents. Despite progress in democracy since the war, the government's actions risk reversing these gains.

What is the current state of the situation in Burundi as described in the video?

• Stable and peaceful

• Improving rapidly

• Unchanged

• Fragile and concerning

What organization is concerned about the increase in political repression in Burundi?

• World Health Organization

• Amnesty International

• United Nations

• Human Rights Watch

Who are being targeted by politically motivated prosecutions in Burundi?

• Human rights activists and journalists

• Business leaders

• Government officials

• Foreign diplomats

How does the government of Burundi respond to criticism from civil society groups?

• By engaging in dialogue

• By ignoring the criticism

• By labeling them as political opponents

• By implementing reforms

What risk does the government face by lashing out at its critics?

• Increasing economic growth

• Reversing democratic progress

• Improving its human rights record

• Strengthening its international relations