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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  1. Voice of America

    Burundi Says Prison Fire Kills 38 Inmates in Gitega (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    More than 60 other people have been injured and the death toll could rise

  2. NBC News

    At least 38 inmates killed in Burundi prison fire, dozens more injured (opens NBC News)

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    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.

  3. The Guardian

    Dozens killed in fire at overcrowded Burundi prison (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Some inmates complain of police not opening doors in blaze that left 38 dead and 69 seriously hurt

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Burundi prison fire kills dozens | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A huge fire tore through an overcrowded prison in Burundi, claiming 38 lives and injuring many more.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Huge fire tears through Burundi prison, kills dozens (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Sixty-nine people also injured in blaze at the facility in the capital, Gitega, Vice President Prosper Bazombanza says.

  6. France 24

    Dozens killed in massive pre-dawn fire at overcrowded Burundi prison (opens France 24)

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    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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