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Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group called all members to continue protecting access to free media and the free exchange of information.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 7 April 2020

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

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Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)

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In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the UK and other members of the Executive Group of the Media Freedom Coalition (Canada, Germany, Latvia, the Netherlands and USA) agreed a statement on 6 April 2020. It reaffirms the fundamental importance of media freedom and calling on all states to protect access to free media.

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Published 7 April 2020