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By BBC World Service

Ethiopia’s new law banning online hate speech

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Published February 25, 2020 3:00pm

Ethiopia’s online hate speech lawDisseminating hate speech online in Ethiopia could now land you with a prison sentence of up to three years and a fine of $3000US, but the new law has proved controversial. Julie Owonp, Excutive Director of Internet without borders explains their concerns.

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