HRW says Rwanda cracking down on YouTubers, bloggers


According to HRW, four bloggers and a driver working with YouTube channels reporting on the impact of Covid-19 guidelines on the vulnerable were arrested in April 2020. — AFP Relaxnews

NAIROBI: Rwanda, after clamping down on free speech in traditional media, is now arresting and threatening those who have turned to YouTube or blogs to debate current affairs, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.

The rights watchdog called on leaders attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in June to pressure Rwanda to introduce reforms and protect free speech.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Tech News

Google urges tribunal to throw out $9.3 billion UK lawsuit over search 'dominance'
Meta closes deal to buy up to 3.9 million carbon credits in Latin America
Japan's Mitsubishi to provide H3 rockets for France's Eutelsat from 2027
US to convene global AI safety summit in November
New ‘sextortion’ scam uses photos of your home to demand money: What to know
Motorcyclist’s phone flies into hit-and-run suspect’s car, leading to arrest, US cops say
EU court confirms Qualcomm's antitrust fine, with minor reduction
He scammed people for their money. He was also a victim.
Google wins EU antitrust fine fight but setback for Qualcomm
Teacher in SG jailed for recording videos of colleague expressing breast milk

Others Also Read