Coverage dated December 6, 2021
Burundi Says Prison Fire Kills 38 Inmates in Gitega Headline from Voice of America
More than 60 other people have been injured and the death toll could rise
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Voice of America
Burundi Says Prison Fire Kills 38 Inmates in Gitega ↗ (opens Voice of America) Published Dec 6, 2021
Same headline from 3 more outlets Voice of America's feed description More than 60 other people have been injured and the death toll could rise
NBC News
At least 38 inmates killed in Burundi prison fire, dozens more injured ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Dec 6, 2021
NBC News's feed description At least 38 inmates were killed and dozens more injured Tuesday in a fire at a prison in Burundi’s capital, officials have said.
The Guardian
Dozens killed in fire at overcrowded Burundi prison ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Dec 6, 2021
The Guardian's feed description Some inmates complain of police not opening doors in blaze that left 38 dead and 69 seriously hurt
Deutsche Welle
Burundi prison fire kills dozens | DW ↗ (opens Deutsche Welle) Published Dec 6, 2021
Deutsche Welle's feed description A huge fire tore through an overcrowded prison in Burundi, claiming 38 lives and injuring many more.
Al Jazeera
Huge fire tears through Burundi prison, kills dozens ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Dec 6, 2021
Al Jazeera's feed description Sixty-nine people also injured in blaze at the facility in the capital, Gitega, Vice President Prosper Bazombanza says.
France 24
Dozens killed in massive pre-dawn fire at overcrowded Burundi prison ↗ (opens France 24) Published Dec 6, 2021
France 24's feed description A massive fire ripped through an overcrowded prison in Burundi before dawn on Tuesday, killing dozens of inmates and seriously injuring many more, the country's vice president said.
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