Ethiopia approves controversial law curbing hate speech

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Ethiopia approves controversial law curbing hate speech

Ethiopian lawmakers on Thursday approved a controversial law aimed at curbing hate speech and disinformation, especially online, just months ahead of a major election.

The law’s approval, with 23 lawmakers opposing and two abstaining, came amid concerns over widespread online false information and hate speech that some observers blame for ethnic tensions in the East African nation.

https://apnews.com/1a159efee95f5eaaf9cbcfb6e177c07e

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