Irangabiye had been serving a harsh 10-year term on unfounded charges related to her affiliation with Radio Igicaniro, a diaspora-based media outlet known for its critical views on the Burundian government.

Floriane Irangabiye, a journalist who returned home from exile was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Burundian High Court.

We denounce the court’s decision to imprison journalists Agnès Ndirubusa and Christine Kamikazi, along with their two other colleagues - Egide Harerimana and Terence Mpozenzi. They have been sentenced to two and a half years in prison and a fine of one million Burundian francs for “trying to undermine state security”.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism is concerned about the charges placed on Burundi journalists Agnès Ndirubusa and Christine Kamikazi, along with their two male colleagues and driver. The journalists were arrested in Musigati District while reporting on an armed attack by anti-government rebels. We are extremely disappointed in the justice system of Burundi and demand their release on an immediate basis.