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International mission says Malta is failing to protect press freedom (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News October 21, 2018

An October mission comprising IFEX members and other rights groups found that Malta was failing in its obligations to safeguard freedom of expression and called for a public inquiry into Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder
Source: MEDIA FEED

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