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– Revolution anniversary – 39 years of news control and censorship in Iran (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 13, 2018

On the 39th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, as young men and women protest in the streets, the Islamic Republic of Iran is trying to reinforce its news control both at home and internationally.
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