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– Russian journalist dies after severe beating (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 21, 2017

Journalist Nikolai Andrushchenko was known for his criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his investigative reports alleging corruption and human rights abuses, including by local police.
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