Amended Gambian media law restricts Internet freedom
Abuja, Nigeria, July 10, 2013–
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns an amendment to a media law adopted by the Gambian parliament that imposes lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines on individuals who use the Internet in any capacity to criticize government officials.
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