Between January and August, 74 press attacks were recorded, according to data from Press Tracker.
These attacks undermined press freedom and demonstrate impunity, said Stephanie Douglas, deputy manager of the Media Freedom project at the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development . To address this culture of impunity, Ms Douglas said there is a need for unwavering countermeasures and legal provisions that will help in protecting journalists.
The number of attacks dropped sharply after the elections with no other month recording up to five incidents.The most common threat to press freedom was by the broadcast regulator, NBC, through its controversial sanctions, according to the Press Attack Tracker. The regulator accounted for about 36.5 per cent of the attacks which include fines, suspensions, or closures imposed on media outlets.
Meanwhile, unlawful arrests of journalists constituted 10.8 per cent of the total attacks. This category signifies instances where journalists are detained without proper legal grounds, infringing upon their rights and ability to report freely. About 41.9 per cent of the attacks were linked to regulatory bodies. This category indicates instances where institutions responsible for media oversight may engage in actions that curtail press freedom, such as imposing fines or restrictions on media outlets.
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