Reporters Without Borders has reported that at least two journalists have been forcibly summoned to join the army, while one managed to evade this fate after a brief stint in military service. This move by the authorities comes on the heels of a broader crackdown on foreign media outlets that dared to report on allegations of human rights violations committed by the Burkina Faso army.

The situation raises serious questions about the state of democracy and freedom of expression in Burkina Faso under the military junta. Such actions not only undermine the fundamental rights of journalists but also cast a shadow over the country's commitment to upholding democratic values.

It is imperative for the international community to closely monitor and condemn such violations of press freedom. Without a free and independent press, the public's right to information is compromised, and accountability is undermined.