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– An open letter to the future President of Turkey (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News June 21, 2018

Free expression organisations have sent a joint letter to all candidates in the upcoming presidential elections, calling on the future president to protect and strengthen press independence in Turkey.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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