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MISA Malawi engages police officers on media freedom

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9 Dec, 2022
On Friday, December 9, 2022, MISA Malawi engaged senior police officers on Media Freedom. Police Mobile Service (PMS) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers came from all policing regions across Malawi. The engagement which took place at Bridgeview Hotel in Lilongwe focused on the balance between security demands and the need to safeguard Media Freedom. […]

On Friday, December 9, 2022, MISA Malawi engaged senior police officers on Media Freedom. Police Mobile Service (PMS) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers came from all policing regions across Malawi. The engagement which took place at Bridgeview Hotel in Lilongwe focused on the balance between security demands and the need to safeguard Media Freedom. MISA Malawi organised the engagement in partnership with the U.S Embassy in Malawi

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The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.

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