On January 22, 2022, military officers from the Sangoulé Lamizana military camp in Burkina Faso accosted two freelance journalists, Henry Wilkins and Sam Mednick, who were working for the Associated Press (AP) at the time.
The journalists were reportedly taking photos outside the camp when officers pointed their guns at them, confiscated their equipment, and detained them for 30 minutes before releasing them.
This incident underscores the increasing hostility toward journalists in Burkina Faso, particularly amid growing military control and restrictions on press freedom. It also raises concerns about the safety of foreign correspondents and the broader crackdown on independent media in the country.
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