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– German parliament puts its weight behind RSF initiative for journalists' safety (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News June 26, 2017

Germany's parliament has put its weight behind Reports Without Borders' initiative for the creation of a United Nations Special Representative for the Safety of Journalists, the first parliament worldwide to do so.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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