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West Africa: Expression of dissent in the form of demonstrations increasingly risky (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 30, 2018

The MFWA monitoring of freedom of expression rights report in West Africa for July to September highlights the increasing level of intolerance against dissent and in particular demonstrators.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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