Prosper Niyoyankana
Prosper Niyoyankana is a Burundian lawyer known for his work in defending journalists and advocating for press freedom in Burundi. He is currently representing journalist Sandra Muhoza, who has been imprisoned on charges related to her reporting on government actions. Niyoyankana's commitment to legal justice highlights the ongoing challenges faced by media professionals in a country where freedom of expression is increasingly under threat.
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Prosper Niyoyankana, another lawyer for Sandra Muhoza, expressed disappointment over the court's ruling.
Sandra Muhoza condamnée à 4 ans de prison, une ’’peine arbitraire’’ selon RSF – IWACU
Burundi· 2026-01-16
Me Prosper Niyoyankana is the defense lawyer for Sandra Muhoza, arguing against the charges brought against her.
Sandra Muhoza à la barre du Tribunal de Grande Instance de Ngozi – IWACUBurundi· 2025-12-20
Me Prosper Niyoyankana is defending Sandra Muhoza and has raised concerns about irregularities in her case.
la journaliste Sandra Muhoza de nouveau entendue – IWACUBurundi· 2025-10-07
Prosper Niyoyankana is another lawyer for Sandra Muhoza who discussed the implications of the court's decision.
La journaliste Sandra Muhoza transférée à la prison pour femmes de Ngozi – IWACUBurundi· 2025-09-26
Prosper Niyoyankana, a lawyer at the bar of Bujumbura, laments that some lawyers have lost the essence of their mission.
Certains avocats dans le collimateur de la Cour suprême – IWACUBurundi· 2025-09-08
Me Prosper Niyoyankana described the situation as 'illegal' and raised serious questions about judicial decisions.
la justice se contredit – IWACUBurundi· 2025-07-02Me Prosper Niyoyankana is Sandra Muhoza's lawyer who believes the hearing went well despite initial challenges.
Affaire Sandra Muhoza, la justice maintient la pression – IWACUBurundi· 2025-05-16Me Prosper Niyoyankana is the defense lawyer who denounced pressures and intimidation during the appeal hearing.
un procès en appel sous tension – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-26
Prosper Niyoyankana attempted to appeal the sentence of Sandra Muhoza, hoping for provisional release.
Nouvel ajournement de son procès en appel – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-13Me Prosper Niyoyankana is Sandra Muhoza's lawyer who reported on the delays in her appeal process due to administrative errors.
RSF saisit la Rapporteure spéciale africaine sur la liberté d’expression concernant son cas – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-13
Me Prosper Niyoyankana is appealing the disproportionate sentence against his client, Sandra Muhoza.
RSF demande sa libération – IWACUBurundi· 2025-03-04