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Civil society groups call for the dropping of charges against "Rappler" and Maria Ressa (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News February 15, 2019

Various groups across the Asia-Pacific have expressed concern over the unwarranted arrest of Maria Ressa and urge the Philippine government to withdraw the charges against her and Rappler.
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