# Burkina Faso suspended France 24

Date: 2023

The military authorities suspended France 24 after the broadcaster aired part of an interview with an Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb leader, adding to restrictions on media activity under the transition.

## Drivers

- Traoré junta and AES: https://factrail.ai/drivers/traore-junta-aes

## Sources

- https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/04/04/burkina-faso-expels-two-french-reporters
- https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2024/country-chapters/burkina-faso

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/burkina-france24-suspension-2023