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Malawi: Malawi's Digital Clampdown Intensifies With New Arrest
Malawi's authorities have intensified their crackdown on online speech with the arrest of political activist Fredrick Billy Malata in Lilongwe. This incident highlights the government's increasing pressure on social media users.
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