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– Detained Russian journalist Aleksandr Valov allegedly stabs himself in jail (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News June 20, 2018

Valov has been in jail since January while he awaits trial on extortion charges. Officials says that his 4 June wounding was self-inflicted; the journalist's lawyer has cast doubt on this claim.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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