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Burundi keeps Congolese blogger Benjamin Babunga in detention

Congolese blogger and humanitarian Benjamin Babunga has been held in Bujumbura since late May.

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He faces terrorism and espionage charges from Burundian authorities.

His trial could lead to a near-term release, according to his lawyers.

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Cette affaire met en lumière les risques pour la liberté d'expression en Afrique centrale et les tensions régionales entre le Burundi et la RDC.

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