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In Burundi, fear persists over press freedom ahead of local elections

In Burundi, the media has not fully bounced back from the political turmoil of 2015. Journalists were among the first to flee when the government cracked down on protests against then-President Pierre Nkurunziza’s disputed third term. Now, with local elections scheduled for June 5, many believe that fear continues to loom over the press. A Burundian journalist, speaking anonymously, spoke to our correspondent Juliette Montilly.

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