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– Ministry of Internal Affairs files private prosecution complaint against IRFS chairman (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 10, 2017

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has filed a private prosecution suit against IRFS Chairman and prominent blogger Mehman Huseynov; a private prosecution complaint implies criminal responsibility of a person and may lead to imprisonment.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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