Sandra Muhoza

Sandra Muhoza

journalist Burundi

Sandra Muhoza is a Burundian journalist who has gained international attention due to her arrest and subsequent sentencing for charges related to 'national integrity' and 'racial aversion.' She is currently facing a one-and-a-half-year prison sentence for allegedly making comments in a journalists' WhatsApp group that were deemed critical of the Burundian government. Human rights organizations have condemned her detention as arbitrary and called for her immediate release, citing irregularities in her trial and the use of vague laws to suppress dissent. Muhoza has been in custody since April 2024, reflecting broader concerns about media freedom and human rights in Burundi.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
554,903
Power
145$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Burundi 2 5.00 3.33% +40% 11,890,781 554,903 $3,100 145$
Totals 2 11,890,781 554,903 $3,100 145$
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Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza is a journalist who is currently in prison and received an award two days after her appeal trial. 5

Alexandre Niyungeko Agnes Ndirubusa Christine Kamikazi Floriane Irangabiye Lyombe Eko
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: Cinq journalistes burundais dont 4 femmes primés par le Texas Tech University – IWACU

Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza is a journalist who is involved in a high-profile appeal trial after being sentenced to prison for charges related to national integrity. 5

Prosper Niyoyankana Salvator Manwangari Pacifique Nininahazwe
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: un procès en appel sous tension – IWACU

Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza is a journalist whose appeal trial has been repeatedly postponed. 5

Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: Affaire Sandra Muhoza, son procès en appel encore une fois reporté, ses proches s’indignent – IWACU

Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for offenses against national integrity and racial aversion. 4

Prosper Niyoyankana
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: Nouvel ajournement de son procès en appel – IWACU

Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza is a Burundian journalist who has been arbitrarily detained for sharing information about a presumed arms distribution by the government. 5

Ourveena Geereesha Topsy Sonoo Sadibou Marong Prosper Niyoyankana
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: RSF saisit la Rapporteure spéciale africaine sur la liberté d’expression concernant son cas – IWACU

Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza is in prison for nearly a year for relaying information about a presumed distribution of weapons by the government. 5

Prosper Niyoyankana Sadibou Marong Floriane Irangabiye
Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: RSF demande sa libération – IWACU

Burundi Burundi: Sandra Muhoza is a journalist who has been sentenced to prison for charges related to national integrity and racial aversion. 5

Iwacu – leading independent newspaper in Burundi: Plus de 20 organisations de défense des droits humains demandent sa libération – IWACU