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– Journalists face threats, attacks and self-censorship ahead of Kenyan presidential elections (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News June 2, 2017

Kenya researcher Otsieno Namwaya speaks with Audrey Wabwire about the new Human Rights Watch report, 'Not Worth the Risk': Threats to Free Expression Ahead of Kenya’s 2017 Elections.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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