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Social media blackout, 'Orwellian' anti-fake news bill, and stoning to death for adultery (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 2, 2019

Opinions about media restrictions after bomb attacks in Sri Lanka, massive protests against Hong Kong's extradition law, defamation and criminal charges for critics of Myanmar's military, Singapore's 'Orwellian' anti-fake news bill, and Brunei's controversial Sharia Law takes effect.
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