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Human rights | 20.01.10 | 13:01

2009 and Media: Local watchdog releases data on violations against journalists

By Gayane Mkrtchyan
ArmeniaNow reporter
Cases of violence against journalists and interference in and obstruction of their work decreased in 2009 as compared to the previous year, which was a “more aggressive” year in that respect, according to a local watchdog’s report.

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