Burundi Journalists Protest Closing of Radio Station

Dozens of Burundian journalists gathered in the capital, Bujumbura, calling for the government to give the media space to operate freely, the call coming days after the government shut down privately owned radio and blocked some social media sites.   Burundian journalists marked World Press Freedom Day Sunday in silent protest, wearing black plain T-shirts and tape over their mouths to show the challenges they face as the country battles with demonstrations and political tension...

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