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Mai El-Sadany

18 Jan, 4 tweets, 5 min read

@TimepDC

As Lebanon's UPR closes, was promising to see many states raise press freedom, freedom of expression more broadly, and related issues like defamation prosecutions & attacks on journalists. #UPR37

Context on why this matters in @TimepDC & @CPJMENA's UPR resources in this 🧵.

https://twitter.com/maitelsadany/status/1351035327352365057

@usmissiongeneva

At Lebanon's #UPR37: Thank you @usmissiongeneva for calling for a stop to the prosecution of journalists; @UKMissionGeneva for calling for repeal of defamation provisions; @geneva_korea for calling for safety of journalists; @NLinGeneva for calling to uphold press freedom.

@NorwayInGeneva

Thank you @NorwayInGeneva, @LatviaUN_Geneva, and @UKRinUNOG for calling for respect for freedom of expression; @IrelandUNGeneva for calling for decriminalization of blasphemy & defamation; @GreeceInGeneva for calling for measures to enhance journalist safety at Lebanon's #UPR37.

@FranceONUGeneve

Lebanon's #UPR37: Thank you @FranceONUGeneve, @AustraliaUN_GVA, @EstoniaGeneva for recommendations on: addressing the harassment & intimidation of journalists; respect for freedom of expression; amendment of defamation provisions & investigation into attacks against journalists.

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