Is Zambia's Media Under Attack?

"The International Press Institute has expressed concern over the imposition of emergency powers in Zambia and recent comments made by the inspector-general of police that some publications could be closed while the 90-day state of emergency was in place," reports IFEX.

Cartoon depicting restrictions on the media.

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