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– Radio: A symbol of media freedom and independence (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 13, 2017

World Radio Day is an occasion to hail the courage and dedication of radio journalists who, in their own country or in exile, provide freely and independently reported news coverage to peoples experiencing crises or living under authoritarian regimes.
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