Floriane Irangabiye
Floriane Irangabiye is a Burundian radio presenter who gained international attention after being sentenced to ten years in prison in 2023 on charges widely considered to be fabricated. Her case exemplifies the dangerous environment for journalists in Burundi, where media professionals face severe consequences for their work. After over 700 days of detention, she received a presidential pardon in August 2024, highlighting the ongoing struggles for press freedom in the region.
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Floriane Irangabiye is mentioned as someone who has benefited from presidential pardon in the past.
Grâce présidentielle pour Sandra et Kenny Claude, il y a peu d’espoir – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-12-02
Floriane Irangabiye is another award recipient who has experienced imprisonment as a journalist.
Cinq journalistes burundais dont 4 femmes primés par le Texas Tech University – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-31
Floriane Irangabiye was sentenced to ten years in prison for accusations deemed fallacious.
RSF demande sa libération – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-04
