Police: Civil Protection Subjugated Freedom of Press During Wildfires
During the recent wildfires, police suggest that Civil Protection authorities restricted media access to crucial areas.
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During the recent wildfires, police suggest that Civil Protection authorities restricted media access to crucial areas.
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