The situation in Burundi is currently problematic and serious. The CGRS has published recent country information and an updated policy paper for Burundi.
The Commissioner General acknowledges that the situation in Burundi is currently very problematic but is of the opinion that the situation is not such that every Burundian national should be granted international protection merely on account of his or her nationality (determination of refugee status).
The Commissioner General is moreover of the opinion that there are no serious grounds to consider that there is currently in Burundi a situation of armed conflict leading to indiscriminate violence by reason of which a civilian runs a risk of serious and individual threats to his or her life or person in case of a return (determination of subsidiary protection status). Applicants from Burundi are therefore not automatically eligible to subsidiary protection status merely on account of their origin.
The CGRS continually monitors the situation in Burundi and assesses on an individual basis if there are any indications of a well-founded fear of persecution or a real risk in case of return. If there are such indications, refugee status or subsidiary protection status will be granted. If not, the CGRS will not grant international protection.