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– Israel's new 'Facebook bill' a threat to free speech (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 18, 2017

The Israeli Knesset passed a first reading of a controversial new bill that would allow courts to remove online content it deems “inciting”.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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