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Mauritius amends law to include harsh penalties for online content (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 18, 2018

One year ahead of parliamentary elections, Mauritius amends Information and Communication Technologies Act (ICTA) to include clause that imposes heavy sentences for online messages that may be considered aggravating.
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