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Burundi public broadcaster gets new boss

Bujumbura, Burundi - Burundi Thursday appointed Channel Nsabimbona new Ma naging Director of Burundi National Radio and Television Broadcaster (RTNB), as a replacement for Amrani Barutwanayo.

Until his appointment, Nsabimbona was the Chief Editor with the radio station.

He was appointed following a month-long unprecedented strike action by RTNB work ers who were demanding better working conditions and higher wages.

The government subsequently pledged to include their demands in the 2009 budget to convince the 400 workers of the public broadcaster to resume work.
 
Bujumbura - 19/06/2008

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