Freedom of the Press 2007: Burkina Faso
27 February 2008
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Burkinabé journalist Newton Ahmed Barry’s conviction without a fair trial raises questions about the rights for defence.
Burkinabé authorities are taking extra-judicial measures to censor and silence perceived critics and opponents.
The military government in Burkina Faso is pushing through policies and laws that are severely curtailing freedom of expression in the country.