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Burkina's 'online militia' targets journalists, media watchdog claims

According to a new report, Burkina Faso's military junta has built a secret online militia to silence journalists and critics — and Reporters Without Borders has the receipts, including a WhatsApp group linked to the country's own Defence Minister.

July 23, 2026 at 15:21

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