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– Somaliland journalist gets 2-year sentence for "anti-national activity" (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 11, 2017

Independent journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon was accused of allegedly making comments against Somaliland's president while expressing support for the president of Somalia on social media.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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