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– Free expression in Europe and Central Asia at the end of 2017 (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 1, 2018

Scepticism around the Caruana Galizia murder investigation, Turkey jails the most journalists, Spain's free expression environment worsens, European Commission defends net neutrality, LGBTQI+ groups take Ankara's governor to court and more.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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