Burundi press freedom under threat after coup attempt
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In this week's African Media, RFI takes a look at press freedom in Burundi, as tensions are mouting after a failed coup. Already in bad shape before the turmoil, activists say press freedom is under threat. Several private radio stations were close down in the past weeks and the Radio Publique Africaine was attacked.
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Published 01/14/17