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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Bosnian Serb lawmakers pass law recriminalizing libel which critics say threatens free speech

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The Bosnian Serb parliament on Thursday passed a law recriminalizing libel which critics say will restrict freedom of expression and silence critical media.

Lawmakers approved the law by a 47-16 vote. The assembly in the Serb-run part of Bosnia has 83 lawmakers but not all attended the session.

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