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Zambian Female Journalist Targeted by Cyberbullying After Critical Coverage

Date:
6 August 2024
Place:
Zambia
Fact-check:
Verified
Reference:
IAWRT-00300

Online disinformation and propaganda

Sandra Mumba was targeted by cyberbullies following her critical coverage of government corruption. She wrote a series of investigative reports exposing alleged government corruption. Following the publication of her reports, Sandra Mumba became the target of a coordinated cyberbullying campaign. Her social media accounts were flooded with threatening messages, and her personal information was leaked online. Local press freedom organizations have condemned the attacks and are calling for legal protection for journalists.

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