Rwanda Media Commission has released a statement which urges Burundian authorities to release a Rwandan journalist who was arrested on Burundian territory.
Besabesa Mivumbi Etienne who has been working for three media houses in Rwanda namely Radio Izuba, Radio Flash and IGIHE.COM, was arrested by the security agencies of Burundi since Monday, June 08, 2015.
In a statement RMC says “is deeply concerned by the arrest of the Rwandan Journalist BESABESA MIVUMBI Etienne, and requests Rwandan security organs to urgently cooperate with their Burundian counterparts in following with the issue of the detained journalist.”
Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) also urges Burundian authorities to ensure the security of the journalist BESABESA MIVUMBI Etienne and his work equipment and urges them to release him with immediate effect.
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