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– Blatant disregard for fair trial rights as Altans' entire defence team expelled in free expression case (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 15, 2017

ARTICLE 19, PEN International, PEN Norway and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemn this clear violation of fair trial rights and call for their immediate release, and for all charges to be dropped.
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