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IFEX condemns Bahrain's decision to uphold Nabeel Rajab's 5-year prison sentence (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News December 31, 2018

On 31 December 2018, the Bahraini Court of Cassation upheld renowned human rights defender Nabeel Rajab's 5-year prison sentence for tweeting.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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