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Burkina Faso: Minister creates digital militia to control the press

Burkina Faso's Communication Minister praised the 'Rapid Intervention Cyber Battalion' (BIR-C).

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The group operates on social media to defend the government and counter criticism.

Reporters Without Borders condemns the attack on press freedom.

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Why it matters

Cette initiative marque un tournant autoritaire dans la gestion de l'information au Burkina Faso, avec des risques pour la démocratie et la liberté d'expression.

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