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Ethiopian parliament pass bill to curb hate speech and fake news

By Guardian Exclusive
19 February 2020   |   11:39 am
About 300 Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR), has passed a law aimed at combating fake news and curbing hate. The passed law also imposes hefty fines and long jail terms for people whose internet posts stir unrest.

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