CPJ, along with 64 other non-governmental organizations, today wrote to Tanzanian President John Magufuli to express concern about a worrying decline in the respect of human rights, including freedom of expression. In recent months, Tanzania has implemented laws that undermine freedom of speech online, restrictions on peaceful protests, and closed[Read More…]
Year: 2018
Kenyan President Should Not Sign Cybercrime Bill Into Law
The Committee to Protect Journalists today called on Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta not to sign into law a cybercrimes bill that was recently passed by the National Assembly because it will stifle press freedom. On April 26, 2018, the National Assembly approved the Computer and Cybercrimes Bill, 2017. The bill, among other provisions, criminalizes[Read More…]
New York Letter With Alagi Yorro Jallow: Repeal The Draconian Anti-Media Laws
The world has changed and is changing. It has become smaller. Communications have grown faster and more direct. Thanks to the Internet, people now have direct access to a platform that allows them to communicate with friends and strangers all at once, at the literal click of a button. This[Read More…]
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