The administrator and editor of the "Zambia Accurate News Services" Facebook page was reportedly tortured while in custody in July 2017 (see Intimidation and Violence). Several citizens were arrested for defaming the president online in the past year, with one individual sentenced to three years in prison (see Prosecutions and Arrests for Online Activities). New rules were announced in May requiring WhatsApp group administrators to register their WhatsApp groups and create a code of ethics, or risk arrest (see Content Removals).Ī Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Draft Bill was introduced in April and approved for review in August, with provisions that may infringe on internet freedoms (see Legal Environment). Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content.
Freedom House, Freedom on the Net 2018 - Zambia, 1 November 2018, available at:
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