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RFI denounces 'unfounded' suspension of broadcasts by Burkina Faso junta

Burkina Faso on Saturday ordered the immediate suspension of Radio France Internationale broadcasts, accusing it of putting out a "message of intimidation" attributed to a "terrorist chief". © RFI

Radio France Internationale has denounced the suspension of its broadcasts in Burkina Faso's military government, describing accusations that it had contributed to "a desperate manoeuvre of terrorist groups" as wholly unfounded.

In a press release, RFI's management said the cut-off occurred without prior notice and without implementing the procedures provided for in the station's broadcasting agreement established by Burkina Faso's Superior Council of Communication.

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