Madagascar - Wanted Free FM journalists find refuge in South African embassy

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South Africa's embassy in Madagascar has granted refuge to two Free FM journalists, Lalatiana Rakotondrazafy and Fidel Razara Pierre, and one of the radio station's technicians, the embassy said in statement on 7 September. The two journalists are wanted by the police on charges of inciting hate and conspiracy against state security for broadcasting a statement by one of the soldiers involved in a mutiny as it was taking place on 22 July. The station suspended broadcasting on the evening of (...)

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