Cybercrime laws risk 'steady criminalization' of journalists, analysts warn

As more countries enact cybercrime legislation, analysts warn that efforts to combat legitimate concerns could also allow for easier targeting of critics.

Analysts have warned that amendments in Pakistan and Myanmar in recent months could add to already repressive environments.

Some point to Nigeria as a test case. Since passing its cybercrime law in 2015, watchdogs have documented 29 cases of journalists being charged, including four who were charged in a Lagos court in September.