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New Law Threatens Togo Freedom of Speech

February 19, 2013 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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Delayed Togo Elections Togo Freedom of Speech

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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Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Togo, West Africa

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