Journalists in Burundi held a sombre gathering Sunday to mark World Press Freedom Day, after a week of political violence that has also seen radio stations shut down. "It's a sad day for the Burundian press because radio stations are closed, journalists are jailed," said Antoine Kabuhare, head of an independent media rights group.
"It's a sad day for anyone who believes in democracy and freedom of expression, and it's sad to hear messages of hate," he said at a gathering of journalists outside a media hub which authorities have shut down.
At least 10 people have died and scores more have been hurt since the political unrest broke out in the central African nation last weekend.
Nearly 600 people have also been arrested, according to police.