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Fahmi Reza shortlisted for UK's Freedom of Expression Award
Published:  Feb 7, 2017 4:10 PM
Updated: 9:52 AM

Graphic artist and activist Fahmi Reza’s clown-faced caricatures of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has earned him a freedom of expression award nomination by a UK-based non-profit organisation that campaigns against censorship worldwide.

Fahmi, who was shortlisted in the arts field for Index on Censorship’s Freedom of Expression Awards 2017, joined 15 other nominees from around the world who fought to overcome censorship from their respective governments.

“Index on Censorship believes defiant voices like (Fahmi) Reza’s offer real hope for Malaysia’s future and we commend the inspiration and hope he has transmitted across Malaysia and beyond,” said the group in a statement.

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