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BURKINA FASO: Worst of the meningitis outbreak is over, officials say

BURKINA FASO: Denmark reduces aid over human rights
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BURKINA FASO: Denmark reduces aid over human rights and UN sanctions

* News Release Issued by the International Secretariat of Amnesty
International *

6 February 2002
AFR 60/001/2002
24/02

IFEX- News from the international freedom of expression community
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ALERT UPDATE - BURKINA FASO

12 December 2001

ICASA workshop for radio journalists
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ABIDJAN, 26 September - Six private FM radio stations were licensed on Tuesday by Burkina Faso's communication commission, which regulates broadcasting in the West African country, PANA reported. This brings to about 50 the number of FM stations operating in Burkina Faso, PANA said.