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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.

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 »
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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Mozambique: New Media Fees Assault Press Freedom

HRW, 17 August 2018

Mozambique's government should cancel recently imposed exorbitant fees on local and foreign media operating in the country. The new fees are a huge setback for press freedom and… Read more »
Mozambique: World's Highest Press Fees 'Undermine Media Freedom'

Mozambique News Reports And Clippings, 10 August 2018

Mozambique appears to be charging the highest fees in the world for foreign press, and has sharply increased fees for local media, in what seems an attempt to restrict press… Read more »