Liberia, Sept. 25 -- MONROVIA- Liberia's newly enacted Cybercrime Act is drawing increased scrutiny from media advocates, legal observers and policymakers, with concerns centering on whether the law could be used to restrict constitutionally protected speech while addressing legitimate cyber threats.

By Jaheim T. Tumu-jaheim.tumu@frontpageafricaonline.com

The debate comes as the law enters into force and faces its first public enforcement test following the arrest of a young man, Jerry Nyantee Wrotto accused of cyberbullying Vice President Jeremiah Koung. While supporters argue the legislation is needed to tackle online abuse, fraud and manipulated digital content, critics fear some provisions are broad enough to criminalize lawful expr...