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John Sifton: There is no doubt. There is no doubt at all. There is worldwide crackdown on civil society underway, and this is but one…

On the recordDecember 5, 2016
There is no doubt. There is no doubt at all. There is worldwide crackdown on civil society underway, and this is but one example.
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John Sifton

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Sifton emphasizes the global crackdown on civil society, highlighting issues in India.

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