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Jordanian journalist Abdulrahman Farhana detained by Saudi authorities (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News April 27, 2019

Farhana was detained on 20 February and held since that time in an unknown location. No charges against him have been made public.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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