Assault rate of Burundi soared by 23.30% from 4.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 5.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 11.96% slump in 2012, assault rate jumped by 13.14% in 2014.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Assault” means physical attack against the body of another person resulting in serious bodily injury; excluding indecent/sexual assault; threats and slapping/punching. 'Assault' leading to death should also be excluded. (UN-CTS M3.2)