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– PEN International concerned about deteriorating climate for freedom of expression in Catalonia (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 23, 2017

As the upcoming regional election in Catalonia on 21 December draws near, PEN International is particularly alarmed by reports of unprecedented levels of harassment and violence against journalists.
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