Ministry of Justice (Burundi)

The Ministry of Justice of Burundi performs tasks such as the following:[1]

• Promote judicial cooperation and training and inspect any related institutions
• Educate litigants by disseminating legal information and providing translation if necessary
• Ensure human rights and ministerial collaboration
• Monitor cases that are gender-based or minor-related violations

The following administrations are under the leadership of the Ministry of Justice:

• General Directorate of Penitentiary Affairs
• Directorate of the Conservation of Land Titles
• Center for Studies and Legal Documentation
• Professional Training Center of Justice
• National Service of Legislation

List of ministers (Post-1962 upon achieving independence)

• Claver Nuwinkware[2][3] (1961-1964)
• Pierre Ngunzu[4] (1964-1965)
• Artemon Simbananiye[5] (1965-1972)
• Albert Shibura (1973-1975) [referred to as Minister of Interior and Justice]
• Philippe Minani[6][7] (1975-1976)
• Jean-Baptiste Manwangari[8] (1977-1978)
• Laurent Nzeyimana[9] (1979-1982)
• Vincent Ndikumasabo[10] (1983-1986)
• Aloys Ndenzako[11] (1987)
• Evariste Niyonkuro[12][13] (1988-1991)
• Sebastian Ntahuga[14] (1992-1993)
• Fulgence Dwima-Bakana[15] (1994)
• Melchior Ntahobama[16] (1994-1995)
• Gerard Ngendaganya[17] (1996)
• Gervais Rubashamuheto[18] (1997)
• Terrence Sinunguruza[19] (1998- 2001)
• Fulgence Dwima Bakana[20] (2002-2003)
• Didace Kiganahe[21] (2004-2005)
• Clotilde Niragira[22] (2005-2007) [1st female]
• Laurent Nzeyimana[23][24][25] (2007-2009)
• Ancille Ntakaburimvo[26][27] (2010-2011)
• Pascal Barandagiye[28] (2011-2015)
• Aimée Laurentine Kanyana (2015-present)

See also

• Justice ministry
• Politics of Burundi

References

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