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Lebanese-British barrister Amal Clooney has been appointed special envoy on media freedom. EPA/THIBAULT VANDERMERSCH
Lebanese-British barrister Amal Clooney has been appointed special envoy on media freedom. EPA/THIBAULT VANDERMERSCH
Amal Clooney appointed special envoy by UK government
The human rights lawyer will help defend media freedom