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Features & Analysis – Zambia

CPJ joins call urging Zambia to maintain internet access during elections
Ahead of Zambia’s August 12 general elections, CPJ and partners call on the government to maintain access to the internet and digital communications. On July 23, opposition supporters assault a reporter with the state-owned Zambia News and Information Services, and on June 24, a radio station transmitter is damaged in an arson attack.
- Zambia’s broadcasting regulator threatens to revoke Muvi TV’s license
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Alerts – China

Human rights reporter Zhou Weilin sentenced to 3.5 years in Chinese prison
Alerts – Russia

Russian authorities label The Insider a ‘foreign agent,’ search editor’s home
Statements – Afghanistan

CPJ welcomes priority inclusion of Afghan journalists in U.S. refugee program
Features & Analysis – Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

David Kaye on the Pegasus Project and why surveillance reform should reach beyond NSO Group and Israel

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