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SMEX launches Muhal, its freedom of expression-related case online database (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 2, 2019

Muhal is SMEX's ongoing, evidence-based campaign to document detentions and arrests related to online freedom of speech in Lebanon.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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