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April 28, 2021

2 Spanish Journalists Killed in Burkina Faso Ambush While Documenting Poaching
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In Burkina Faso, two Spanish journalists were killed Monday in an ambush
while on an anti-poaching patrol in the eastern region of the country.
Journalists David Beriáin and Roberto Fraile were working on a
documentary about poaching and were traveling with about 40 people when
an armed group attacked them on a road leading to the massive forested
reserve of Pama. An Irish conservationist, Rory Young, was also killed,
and at least four others were reported missing. The Committee to Protect
journalists condemned the attack and is demanding a thorough and
transparent investigation.


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