Burundi - Detained radio reporter to face terrorism charges

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Hassan  Ruvakuki, a reporter for Bonesha FM and the Swahili service of Radio France Internationale who was detained in an abduction-style arrest four days ago, has been charged with participating in acts of terrorism. A spokesman for the Burundi prosecutor's office said he was suspected of taking part in the activities of a new rebel group, FRD-Abanyagihugu, in the east of the country. Local authorities have exchanged gunfire with the group, which has sprung up in the Cankuzo and Ruyigi (...)

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