Cybercrime

Washington — As nations worldwide strengthen their legal frameworks to tackle cybercrimes, there are growing concerns that these laws, while intended to protect citizens, could be misused to suppress dissent and target critics. Recent legislative changes in countries like Pakistan, Myanmar, and Nigeria highlight a troubling trend towards the potential criminalization of journalism under the guise of combating online offenses. In Pakistan, an amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) in January has sparked significant opposition from journalists and civil liberties groups. The government asserts these amendments are necessary to curb online harassment … Read more