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Covid-19

A Deutsche Welle journalist was threatened with punitive action for reporting about COVID-19

26.03.2020

Date:
26.03.2020
Number of cases:
1
Regions/Countries:
Tanzania
Alert types:
Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges

A DW reporter, Salma Said, was threatened with punitive action by authorities for reporting about the spread of COVID-19 in Zanzibar.

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