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"States should ensure that their laws relating to defamation conform to the following standards: No one shall be found liable for true statements, opinions or statements regarding public figures which it was reasonable to make in the circumstances; public figures shall be required to tolerate a greater degree of criticism; and sanctions shall never be so severe as to inhibit the right to freedom of expression, including by others."

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ACHPR: Declaration on Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa, art. 12

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Declaration on Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa

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When considering claims of defamation, political figures and public officials should be subject to greater public scrutiny and criticism than other citizens.