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Maldives will censor all books to protect Islamic codes

The Guardian,
25 September 2014, Maldives

In a move condemned by free speech advocates, the islands government moves to curb literature and poetrys adverse effects on society.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/sep/25/maldives-censor-books-islamic-codes

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