Mali junta using cybercrime laws to silence journalists, IPI warns

Mali junta using cybercrime laws to silence journalists, IPI warns

The IPI warns Mali’s military authorities are increasingly using cybercrime laws to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. Learn more about pr Read More: https://punchng.com/mali-junta-using-cybercrime-laws-to-silence-journalists-ipi-warns/

Mali Junta Silences Media With Cybercrime Laws

The International Press Institute (IPI) has expressed concerns over the growing use of cybercrime legislation by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of the authorities. IPI Africa Programme Lead, Nompilo Simanje, said in a statement published on Thursday that the deve…