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New Law Threatens Togo Freedom of Speech

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Togo freedom of speech is only path towards full democracy if political class sets the right goals

New Togo law sharpens media watchdog’s teeth

AFP – Togo’s parliament Tuesday passed a new law that allows the west African country’s media watchdog to impose stiff sanctions on news outlets without going through a court of law. The law empowers the High Authority on Audiovisual and Communication (HAAC) to suspend or withdraw media bodies’ operating costs. | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles

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