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Russian youth wins 'gay propaganda' case (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 4, 2018

A 16-year-old boy who was charged with breaking Russia's 'gay propaganda' law after he posted semi-nude images on social media has had the case against him dismissed.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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