Indian journalists face sedition charges over covering farmers’ protest

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NEW DELHI: In India, several senior journalists have been charged with sedition over their reporting and online posts about farmers’ protest last week, sparking criticism from media associations.

The cases have been filed with police in at least five states.

Commenting on the situation, UN Secretary-General's Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the freedom of expression is a fundamental universal freedom and people should be able to speak their minds and opinion freely.

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