Some countries are using virus crisis to 'restrict information and stifle criticism' FMTNews UN
Some countries are using virus crisis to ‘restrict information and stifle criticism’.
Those include more than 50 reported instances of restrictions being slapped on access to information, censorship, as well as excessive regulation of misinformation. “That’s a worrying trend, when you’re talking about mainstream, serious media organisations under fire,” Colville said during a virtual press briefing.
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