CPJ asks Tanzania to withdraw internet law

A woman using a smartphone.  An international agency that advocates journalists' rights CPJ wants the Tanzanian government to withdraw its latest threats to online forums, blogs and streaming websites. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP 

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) wants the Tanzanian government to withdraw its new online content regulations to online forums, blogs and streaming websites.

In a statement, CPJ on Tuesday urged the John Magufuli administration to rescind its Electronic and Postal Communications (Online Content) Regulations, saying they pose a threat to online media.