Document #1267542

TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News) (Author)

Togo Government softens press laws as it discusses resumption of EU aid

http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=42874&SelectRegion=West_Africa&SelectCountry=TOGO

ecoi.net description:
The Togolese parliament has softened the harsh press laws, abolishing prison sentences for journalists who defame the government
Country:
Togo
Source:
TNH – The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN News) (Author)
Original link:
http://www.irinnews.org/report.asp?ReportID=42874&SelectRegion=West_Africa&SelectCountry=TOGO
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Published:
25 August 2004
Document ID:
1267542 (former ID 30691)

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