New draft could threaten journalists in Zimbabwe
There is some concern, especially among those at Reporters Without Borders, about the approval by the Zimbabwean House of Assembly of a draft law that would allow the government to intercept mail, phone calls, and e-mail without having to seek a court order.
“The fight against terrorism is constantly used by oppressive regimes as a pretext for cracking down on freedoms. We appeal to the senate, which is due to consider the bill soon, to reject it,” said Reporters Without Borders.
If the law is adopted, journalists, NGOs and human rights activists could be accused of posing a threat to national security.
Source: European Journalism Centre
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