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MHC concerned about criminalization of defamation

KIGALI - The Media High Council (MHC), announced Friday, that even though it respects the high court’s verdict – sentencing two journalists of the weekly tabloid, Umurabyo, to prison terms, it remained concerned by the continued criminalization of defamation.
Saidath Mukakibibi and Agnes Uwimana during their hearing at the High Court
Saidath Mukakibibi and Agnes Uwimana during their hearing at the High Court
James Karuhanga