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Increased attacks on journalists during governorship/state assembly elections (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News March 14, 2019

The IPC condemned increased attacks on journalists during the recently heard Governorship and State Assembly elections when compared to the Presidential and Senatorial elections held two weeks ago.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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