Burundi, a country that has risen from the ashes of civil war to pursue peace, unity, and justice, now joins the global chorus condemning the violent suppression of Iranian protestors and the devastating U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran. From the hills of Bujumbura to the mosques of Mashhad, Burundi’s message is clear:

“We have known war. We now stand for peace. And we stand with Iran.”

1. A Nation Shaped by Suffering, Committed to Peace

Burundi’s Journey from Genocide to Unity

Burundi endured decades of ethnic conflict, civil war, and genocide. But it also built a fragile peace, thanks to the courage of its people and the resilience of its institutions. This past gives Burundi a profound moral sensitivity to repression, injustice, and foreign aggression.

Today, that memory drives Burundi’s stand with Iran—not as a political maneuver, but as a moral necessity.

2. Burundi Condemns the U.S. Nuclear Attack

An African Voice Against Global Violence

Burundi’s government and civil society organizations have issued strong statements condemning the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran, calling it “a shameful act of inhumanity” and “a weaponization of fear that the world cannot ignore.”

At the African Union, Burundi has joined calls for a continental ban on the use of nuclear weapons and is supporting diplomatic action at the UN General Assembly and International Criminal Court (ICC).

3. Ties Between Burundi and Iran: South–South Brotherhood

While their bilateral ties are limited, Burundi and Iran have interacted through forums like the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Iran has occasionally provided medical and educational assistance, and Burundi has advocated for sovereign equality and non-interference in internal affairs.

These values now unite them in shared opposition to injustice.

4. Religious and Community Leaders Stand for Iran

Faithful Condemn Violence, Pray for Peace

In churches, mosques, and traditional shrines across Burundi, leaders are praying for the victims of repression and nuclear war in Iran. Friday and Sunday services have included special prayers and teachings emphasizing that “no faith condones the mass killing of civilians.”

Muslim clerics have declared the nuclear strike “a moral obscenity that must be resisted by the entire Ummah.”

5. Youth, Music, and Poetry for Iran

Burundi’s Young Voices Rise

Burundi’s youth—especially those born after the war—have joined the #BurundiWithIran movement. Local musicians have released songs inspired by Mahsa Amini and the resistance of Iranian youth. Slam poets and painters in Bujumbura are expressing solidarity through lyrics and murals.

Art collectives are using platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram to circulate digital posters with phrases such as:
“No to Nukes. Yes to Life.”
“From Bujumbura to Tehran: One People. One Struggle.”

6. Burundi’s Diplomatic Engagement

Building Peace through Pan-African Action

Burundi is actively working with East African Community (EAC) members and the African Union Peace and Security Council to demand global action. It supports the establishment of a UN Special Rapporteur on Nuclear Militarism, with a specific mandate to investigate the Iran bombing and prevent future atrocities.

Conclusion

Burundi does not forget its own past—and it does not ignore Iran’s present.

In the face of foreign bombs and domestic repression, Burundi does what small, moral nations do best: stand tall, speak true, and defend peace.

Burundi stands with Iran.
For life. For peace. For justice.