Outrageous Press Fees Undermine Media Freedom in Mozambique
The introduction by Mozambican authorities of exorbitant media accreditation fees is an assault on freedom of the press and a blatant attempt to clamp down on journalists, media rights watchdogs have warned. This comes after the Mozambican government announced plans to introduce hefty license fees for local and foreign journalists in an apparent attempt to discourage reporting from the country.
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Mozambique: Govt Poised to Impose Controversial Media Fee
VOA, 21 August 2018
Beginning Wednesday, journalists working in Mozambique are scheduled to start paying what may be the highest registration fees in the world. Read more »
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Mozambique: Human Rights Commission Opposes Exorbitant Media Fees
AIM, 17 August 2018
Mozambique's National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) has warned that the imposition of licensing fees on the country's mass media must not compromise the fundamental right of the… Read more »
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