Burundi leaders spark fears of genocide by repeating anti-Tutsi propaganda amid violent political crackdown.
Journalists says he was attacked with iron bars and and clubs, and suffered microfractures to his feet.
Local residents and opposition leaders claim activist Umugwaneza was murdered by secret services
Pierre Nkurunziza's government also claims 'colonising countries' are behind African Union sanctions
Prominent activist was himself victim of assassination attempt in August.
CNDD-FDD criticises EU over alleged ethnic bias after it imposed sanctions against four Hutus.
Sanctions target three associates of President Pierre Nkurunziza and one putschist.
New measures includes permanent withdrawal of driving licences for anyone found carrying 'criminals'
EXCLUSIVE: Former rebel tells IBTimes UK how he was recruited by touts to fight for his country
United Nations and Amnesty among those condemning attempted murder of Burundian activist.
General Adolphe Nshimirimana's vehicle attacked with rockets and machine guns.
After boycotting Burundi's controversial election Agathon Rwasa has taken his seat in parliament.
EXCLUSIVE: Burundian human rights group says it has evidence of fraudulent electoral voting cards.
More than 150,000 people have fled Burundi in recent weeks and the figure is expected to rise.
Tensions have boiled over in northern Burundi in its worst crisis since the end of civil war.
General who was part of failed coup attempt in May said his group was still working to oust president.
UN says the elections were not free or credible.
Civilians killed as police raid turns violent and residents flee in Burundi capital
Attacks by armed groups in capital Bujumbura and at some provincial polling centres delayed vote
Opposition protesters in Bujumbura, the capital of Burundi, set fire to a public service vehicle on Friday (5 June), as protests against the country's president continue.
Senior US diplomat warns that if Burundi's president insists on staying for a third term in office, the country will become "difficult if not impossible" to govern.
Belgium, Burundi's former colonial ruler and single largest bilateral aid donor, sides with demonstrators.