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– Liberian president's media freedom assurances at variance with actions (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 9, 2018

Discrepancies between Liberian President George Weah's rhetoric and recent events beg the question: Is he playing to the gallery, or does he really embrace the independence and freedom of the media?
Source: MEDIA FEED

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