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Ukraine: Physical assaults against female journalists rise by 50% in 2018 (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 2, 2019

Attacks against female journalists started to increase once offenders saw there was little risk of being punished.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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