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ARTICLE 19 submits report to United Nations Universal Periodic Review

ARTICLE 19 has raised concerns about the failure of the Government of Republic of Kenya to respect and promote freedom of expression and freedom of information. These issues were outlined in comments ARTICLE 19 submitted this week to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC), in preparation for its first Universal Periodic Review of Republic of Kenya in May 2010.

Published: November 6, 2009 Author: ARTICLE 19

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