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– The Pakistani government must release Zeenat Shahzadi from custody (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 16, 2017

Journalist Zeenat Shahzad was recently recovered from a kidnapping. Rather than releasing her to her family, the Pakistani government is arbitrarily holding her in custody.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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