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Representative Karen Bass
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Rep. Bass releases statement on attempted kidnapping of Mozambican Journalist Matias Guente

A strong message must be sent that journalists must be able to work in a safe environment without intimidation

Today, Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement in response to the attempted kidnapping of Mozambican journalist Matias Guente. “I am concerned by the attempted kidnapping and assault of Mozambican journalist Matias Guente.  No citizen should be harmed for being…

Representative Karen Bass
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Rep. Bass introduces Resolution calling for Internet Protections In Africa

This resolution condemns the restriction or disruption of the internet through any and all forms

Congressmember Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced a resolution that calls on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom and digital integration for all African citizens. “Blocking or restricting access to the internet violates freedom of speech, limits economic…