Burkina Faso : le journaliste Atiana Serge Oulon "torturé" dans une prison secrète, selon RSF

Reporters Without Borders reveals investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon was held in a secret Ouagadougou prison and tortured for months. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Burkina Faso : le journaliste Atiana Serge Oulon "torturé" dans une prison secrète, selon RSF

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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has revealed that Burkinabe investigative journalist Atiana Serge Oulon was detained for several months in a secret prison in Ouagadougou, where he allegedly suffered torture and inhumane treatment. The disclosure, made public by the press freedom organization, has sparked outrage among human rights advocates and raised fresh concerns over the state of press freedom in Burkina Faso. According to RSF, Oulon was held in an undisclosed location in the capital, cut off from legal counsel and family visits, in what the organization describes as a clear violation of national and international law. Sadibou Marong, Director of RSF’s Africa bureau, stated during an interview with France 24 that the journalist endured physical and psychological abuse during his captivity. Marong called for an immediate investigation into the circumstances of Oulon’s detention and urged authorities to ensure accountability. The case of Atiana Serge Oulon is part of a broader pattern of crackdowns on independent journalism in Burkina Faso, which has been grappling with a security crisis and political instability since the 2022 coup. Several journalists have been arrested or forced into exile, while media outlets have faced suspensions and threats. RSF has consistently ranked Burkina Faso among the most dangerous countries for journalists in Africa. Oulon, known for his investigative reporting on corruption and security issues, was arrested earlier this year under unclear circumstances. His family and colleagues had been demanding information about his whereabouts, with authorities initially denying knowledge of his detention. The RSF revelation confirms longstanding fears that he was being held incommunicado. Human rights groups have condemned the use of secret prisons as a tool of repression, noting that such practices undermine the rule of law and due process. The Burkinabe government has not yet officially responded to the allegations, but the case is expected to put additional pressure on the military-led administration to uphold its commitments to human rights and press freedom. The international community, including the United Nations and the African...

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