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– Journalists detained for reporting on Ivory Coast mutiny are released after 48 hours (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 17, 2017

The six journalists still face charges of "undermining state security and inciting soldiers to acts of insubordination and rebellion."
Source: MEDIA FEED

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