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– Day of shutdown for Chadian media outlets in protest against violations of media freedom (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 22, 2018

On 21 February, media outlets throughout Chad shut down for the day in protest against the often brutal harassment of journalists and the shutdown of radio stations.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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