Burundi: 2009 - Committee to Protect Journalists

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Jailed Burundian journalist acquitted; two others arrested

New York, March 18, 2009--A Burundian online journalist jailed since last September was acquitted today, according to local journalists. In a separate case on Tuesday, however, authorities detained two journalists covering the activities of a former CPJ Press Freedom Award winner, according to the same sources.

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Former CPJ award winner acquitted in Burundi

By Tom Rhodes/Africa Program Coordinator

The staff at CPJ was relieved to hear that former CPJ Press Freedom Award winner Alexis Sinduhije was released from prison today. The former radio station director and veteran Burundian journalist was acquitted by a Bujumbura court after serving four months of a two and a half year jail sentence for "insulting the president." A three-judge panel acquitted Sindhujie on Wednesday after ruling that the charges against him were unsubstantiated.

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Attacks on the Press in 2008: Africa Developments

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Jailed Burundian journalist acquitted; two others arrested

Former CPJ award winner acquitted in Burundi

Attacks on the Press in 2008: Africa Developments

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