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– International NGOs and IFEX members join urgent calls for Tunisian government to withdraw draft broadcasting bill (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 1, 2018

48 NGOs and professional groups say the draft law restricts freedom of expression and independent broadcasting.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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