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March 30, 2022

Outspoken Journalist Rana Ayyub Blocked from Leaving India
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The prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub was blocked Tuesday from
flying out of Mumbai. She was scheduled to fly to London to give a
speech about the intimidation of women journalists. Ayyub has faced
severe repercussions for openly criticizing Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, including the freezing of her bank account.


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