[9] Operating in a turbulent political climate, Burundi's media are subject to occasional government censorship and may practice self-censorship.
[1] The constitution and law provide for freedom of speech and press, and the government generally respects these rights.
It is illegal for anyone to display drawings, posters, photographs, or other items that may disturb the public peace.
Some journalists, lawyers, and political party, civil society, and NGO leaders allege the government uses these laws to intimidate and harass them.
Operating as an independent state-owned company since 1992, the RNP has reported to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Posts and Tourism since 2010.