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Free speech advocates express solidarity with Fahmi Reza. Photo from a Twitter post by the Centre for Independent Journalism. Used with permission. Malaysian graphic artist Fahmi Reza was summoned by the police in January 22 and was slapped with two charges this month for publishing posters that mocked authorities on social media. Rahmi has already paid RM 8,000 (approximately USD 2,000) in bail this year. Human rights groups have decried the police probe and the filing of charges against Fahmi as a reflection of the shrinking space for freedom of expression in the country. On 25 January, Fahm…