Burundi - Journalists under threat from mounting violence and political unrest

Reporters Without Borders is very concerned about growing threats to the safety of journalists in Burundi in the run-up to the 28 June presidential election. Several incidents directly affecting Burundian journalists and media have been reported in the past few weeks. “These abuses are particularly serious in a country that was still enjoying a degree of calm a few months ago,” Reporters Without Borders said. “Since the municipal elections on 24 May, as a result of which 13 political parties (...)

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