An independent journalist and human rights campaigner in Honduras has received several death threats following her involvement in a free expression...
Honduras: “Journalism for life” demonstrator receives death threats
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Alice Purkiss
Alice Purkiss
Belarus: Reporter jailed for covering protest
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Iran: Clampdown on internet use
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DRC: Radio broadcasts shut down
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Hungary: Watchdog takes away frequency from opposition radio
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