A government has introduced visa restrictions targeting journalists and media organizations critical of its leadership, raising concerns over press freedom. The measures mirror tactics previously employed by authoritarian regimes, where visa denials and compliance demands have been used to silence dissenting voices. Critics warn the policy could stifle independent reporting and set a dangerous precedent for media oversight. The move comes amid growing global scrutiny of government control over information and free expression.
A new policy disturbingly echoes those found in Russia, China and Iran, which use strict visa compliance rules to punish journalists and media outlets that report on their governments unfavorably.
