BBC and VOA gets six months ban in Burundi
Fri May 04, 2018 11:34:am Africa
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Burundi to ban BBC and VOA broadcasts
Burundi's government says BBC and VOA broadcasts will be banned from 7 May for six months for "falling short of laws governing the press" and "breaching professional ethics".
The country is gearing up for a referendum vote on 17 May, which could extend the rule of President Pierre Nkurunziza and allow him to rule until 2034.
The US State Department recently said the vote could hurt Burundi's democratic institutions.
Human Rights Watch says Burundi government forces and members of the ruling party have killed, beaten and intimidated people they regard as opponents of the poll.
Nearly 430,000 people, including opposition politicians, have fled Burundi since President Nkurunziza won a controversial third term in 2015.
BBC
Burundi's government says BBC and VOA broadcasts will be banned from 7 May for six months for "falling short of laws governing the press" and "breaching professional ethics".
The country is gearing up for a referendum vote on 17 May, which could extend the rule of President Pierre Nkurunziza and allow him to rule until 2034.
The US State Department recently said the vote could hurt Burundi's democratic institutions.
Human Rights Watch says Burundi government forces and members of the ruling party have killed, beaten and intimidated people they regard as opponents of the poll.
Nearly 430,000 people, including opposition politicians, have fled Burundi since President Nkurunziza won a controversial third term in 2015.
BBC
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