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Burkina Faso suspends BBC and VOA broadcasts for two weeks following their coverage of Human Rights Watch reports accusing the army of extrajudicial killings, leading to concerns over press freedom and human rights violations.
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How might the suspension of international media outlets impact the flow of information within Burkina Faso?
In what ways could the actions of Burkina Faso influence international relations and aid in combating Islamist insurgencies?
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