Zambia: CPJ Urges Zambian Government to Withdraw Cyber Bills From Parliament

The Committee to Protect Journalists sent a letter calling on the Zambian government to withdraw the Cyber Security Bill 2024 and Cyber Crimes Bill 2024 from the country’s National Assembly for a comprehensive review to ensure they align with constitutional protections of freedom of the press as well as regional and international standards on freedom of expression.

CPJ raised concerns that the two bills would pose a significant threat to journalism in Zambia if enacted into law in current form,…