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16th Apr 2024

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Turkey biggest jailer of journalists

Turkey is the world's most prolific jailer of journalists, according to a survey by the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists. Of 259 journalists who are behind bars across the world, 81 are in Turkish prisons. China ranks second with 38 imprisoned journalists, followed by Egypt, Eritrea and Ethiopia.

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EU puts Sudan war and famine-risk back in spotlight

The EU is hoping to put the international spotlight back on Sudan amid a war where half the population is at risk of famine. And Josep Borrell, EU foreign policy chief, also warned of Russia's presence in the country.

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Private fears of fairtrade activist for EU election campaign

I am not sleeping well, tossing and turning at night because I am obsessed about the EU election campaign, worried by geopolitical tensions, a far-right next parliament, and a backlash against the Green Deal, writes Sophie Aujean of Fairtrade International.

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