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– Pakistani journalist Taha Siddiqui escapes kidnap attempt (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News January 11, 2018

Armed men in two cars tried to abduct the journalist on his way to the airport.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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