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Niger Suspends BBC Amidst Rising Violence and Accusations of False Reporting

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com

Niger's military government has suspended BBC broadcasts for three months, accusing the network of spreading fake news that could destabilize social peace and demoralize troops. This follows BBC reports on jihadist attacks in the Tillaberi region, which allegedly killed 91 soldiers and nearly 50 civilians. The junta claims these reports are baseless and aim to undermine troop morale. The suspension affects BBC radio programs but not its website or shortwave broadcasts. This move is part of a broader trend of media suspensions by military-led governments in West Africa, including Burkina Faso and Mali, amid ongoing jihadist insurgencies.

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Niger Suspends BBC Amidst Rising Violence and Misinformation Concerns

Originally Published 1 year ago — by FRANCE 24 English

Niger's military government has suspended BBC radio for three months, accusing it of spreading false information that could destabilize social peace and undermine troop morale. This move follows similar bans on other Western media outlets like Radio France Internationale and France 24, amid reports of a jihadist attack in the Tera region that the junta denies occurred. The suspension reflects a broader trend of Sahel countries turning away from Western media and aligning more with Russia for security needs.

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