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– Signature campaign launched for release of journalists in Burma (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News July 2, 2017

A signature campaign was launched on 30 June 2017 for the immediate release of all Burmese journalists who were arrested and charged under section 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
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