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We object wholeheartedly to the Pakistani government's denial of entry to @pressfreedom's @StevenBButler DESPITE his valid visa.
#Pakistan denies entry to CPJ's @StevenBButler, forces him to return to US
https://t.co/IQpHV4kzh9
Completely unacceptable. We at @PENamerica stand with our @pressfreedom colleagues and join them in calling for an explanation and investigation from Pakistani authorities. https://t.co/k8fMjbno4w