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– 'New' Saudi Arabia ushers in even more repressive climate for journalists (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News September 27, 2018

Since becoming crown prince in July 2017, Salman has directed a wide-ranging crackdown on dissidents under the guise of fighting corruption and extremism.
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