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A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has voiced grave concerns over the Cybersecurity, Cyber Crimes, and Anti-Terrorism Bills currently before Parliament. These organizations urge the government to withdraw the Bills and subject them to broad-based consultations to ensure the protection of democracy and fundamental human rights.
The coalition includes leading institutions such as the Alliance for Community Action, Transparency International-Zambia, Council of Churches in Zambia, Bloggers of Zambia, Zambia Council for Social Development, PANOS Institute Southern Africa, and the Media Institute of Southern Africa Zambia (MISA).
Threats to Freedoms and Rights
In a joint statement, Chapter One Foundation Executive Director Josiah Kalala outlined the coalition’s concerns, acknowledging the government’s intent to bolster national security while pointing out the dangerous implications of the proposed Bills.