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Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America after covering report on mass killings

Burkina Faso suspended BBC and VOA for airing a report accusing its military of executing 223 people, including 56 children, due to concerns of disinformation and harm to army reputation.
The report stated Burkina Faso's military committed the executions in two villages in February.
The Superior Council of Communications criticized the report for lacking evidence and making biased statements against the Burkina army, prompting the suspension.

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BBC News

Burkina Faso bans more foreign media over Human Rights Watch massacre report

The West African nation "strongly rejects" allegations its army killed at least 223 civilians in February.

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The Guardian

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Hindustan Times

Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage

BURKINA-SECURITY/BROADCAST (PIX):Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage

11 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Burkina Faso Suspends BBC and Voice of America after covering report on mass killings

Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America radio stations for their coverage of a report by Human Rights Watch on a mass killing of civilians carried out by the country’s armed forces

11 days ago·United States

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