Stories from 20 June 2020
Timor-Leste plans to restore criminal defamation law amid concerns about its free speech impact

"This draft law threatens everyone, particularly vulnerable people without political connections or financial resources. "
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"This draft law threatens everyone, particularly vulnerable people without political connections or financial resources. "


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