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– Luxembourg: RSF condemns convictions of LuxLeaks whistleblowers on appeal (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 17, 2017

RSF regrets the disturbing decision by a Luxembourg appeal court to impose a suspended prison sentence and fines on the two "LuxLeaks" whistleblowers who exposed the country's gigantic system of tax avoidance for multinationals.
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