Burkina Faso: investigative journalist arrested and tortured in secret prison

Investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon was arrested and tortured in a secret prison in Burkina Faso, according to Reporters Without Borders revelations.

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This act constitutes a serious violation of press freedom and fundamental human rights in the Sahel country.

The incident illustrates the deteriorating security environment for media professionals in West Africa.

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