Africa: IFJ Appalled By Attacks On Media in Burundi

press release

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns attacks with heavy weapons on media in Bujumbura, Burundi, during fighting between supports of the attempt coup to overthrow President Nkurunziza and loyalist forces.

The IFJ represents more than 600,000 journalists in 134 countries

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