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Ukraine bans Russian journalists accused of ‘stirring hatred’


Rights groups express concern over press freedoms as Kiev imposes sanctions on 17 people, including Ukrainian citizenUkrainian authorities have placed sanctions on 17 Russian journalists and media personalities they accuse of stirring hatred in the country. While many in Kiev believe it was a necessary move against Russian propagandists, it is the latest incident to raise concerns about media freedom in the country.Rights organisations said it was understandable that Ukraine has concerns about Russian propaganda, but sanctioning journalists was not the way forward. Human Rights Watch called on Ukraine to revoke the sanctions. Related: Ex-Soviet countries on front line of …read more

Source: The Guardian

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