Burkina Faso Bans French TV5 Monde over News Reports
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This decision is justified by the Conseil Supérieur de la Communication by "failures to the law, ethics and ethics in the treatment of matters related to the fight against terrorism in Burkina Faso and current events related to terrorist attacks in Mali".
As power wavered in neighbouring Mali, Burkina Faso – also led by a Russian-backed military junta – accentuated repression.
The military junta in power blames the chain "its numerous shortcomings" in the treatment of jihadist violence in the country.
The military junta that has ruled the country since 2022 blames him for his treatment of jihadist violence on the spot.
The High Council for Communication points to "misdemeanours of law, ethics and ethics in dealing with matters related to the fight against terrorism" The military regime of the
By decision No. 2026-018/CSC of 5 May 2026, the Conseil Supérieur de la Communication (CSC) declared the ban on the broadcasting of TV5 Monde programmes throughout Burkina Faso. The institution invokes numerous breaches of the law, ethics and ethics in the treatment of subjects related to the fight against terrorism in Burkina Faso, as well as the current events relating to the terrorist attacks that occurred on 25 April 2026 in Mali. The regula…
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