source: Undisclosed Source
actor1: Rioters (Burundi)
actor2: Civilians (Burundi)
location: Masama
notes: The leader of Masama hill in Mubavu area of Bweru commune in Ruyigi province tortured a woman by throwing boiling water at her and beating her with clubs in June 2018. The victim had been accused of witchcraft. The assailant disappeared to an unknown location in August 2018 in order to escape the police. [women targeted: accused of witchcraft/sorcery]