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– The October revolution: Europe and Central Asia round-up (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 2, 2017

Rebellion charges in Catalonia, human rights defenders released in Turkey, EU protection for whistleblowers, independent journalism undermined in Hungary, Interpol red notices abused, LGBTQI+ targeted in Azerbaijan, journalists attacked in Malta and Russia….
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