Zimbabwe law 'a threat to press freedom'

A draft law approved by Zimbabwe's house of assembly six days ago would allow the government to intercept mail, phone calls and email without having to seek a court order. Yet a similar proposal was withdrawn last year after complaints from national and international organisations. A Reporters without Borders statement said: "The fight against terrorism is constantly used by oppressive regimes as a pretext for cracking down on freedoms. We appeal to the senate, which is due to consider the bill soon, to reject it." (Via Reporters Without Borders)