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Gendarmes are seen in Antananarivo, Magascar, on April 7, 2020. Madagascar authorities recently jailed journalist Arphine Helisoa on false news and incitement allegations. (AFP/Rijasolo)

Madagascar journalist Arphine Helisoa jailed on false news, incitement allegation

April 22, 2020 2:18 PM EDT

New York, April 22, 2020 — Authorities in Madagascar should immediately release journalist Arphine Helisoa and halt the legal proceedings against her, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.