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Internews Exposed: A US-Funded Government Censorship Machine That Crushed Online Dissent

A nonprofit funded by the US government controls narratives while claiming to support press freedom.

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If you ever needed proof that irony is alive and well in the world of global media, look no further than Internews, the non-profit that claims to champion independent journalism while running on a steady IV drip of US government cash. For decades, Internews has positioned itself as a noble defender of press freedom, operating in over 30 countries under the noble banner of truth and transparency. But dig a little deeper, and what you find looks suspiciously like a government-sponsored censorship machine dressed up as a grassroots journalism initiative.

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