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The Communications Authority has come under fire for ordering a ban on live coverage of Gen Z protests, defying a 2024 court ruling that stripped it of such powers. Media groups and legal experts have condemned the move as unconstitutional, urging broadcasters to resist and uphold press freedom.
CA Under Fire for Unlawful Ban on Live Protest Coverage
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