Benin: Wave of Attacks on Press Freedom Highlights Urgent Need to Reform Digital Code

[AI London] The Benin authorities' recent wave of sanctions against independent media outlets highlights the urgent need to protect press freedom in the country, said Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Internet Without Borders. The call comes as Benin's parliament debates revisions to the Digital Code - legislation critical to the protection of a free press and freedom of expression.