Civil society groups warn cyber threats and misinformation pose serious risk to fair elections
Summary
Civil society organisations warn that cybersecurity threats and misinformation ahead of Nepal's March 5 elections pose serious risks to free and fair polls, calling for collaborative measures to combat false information.
Key Points
- Civil society groups express concern over cybersecurity threats and misinformation before Nepal's elections on March 5.
- They warn that false information campaigns could damage electoral credibility and public trust.
- The groups propose a misinformation dashboard for editors and journalists to debunk false content rapidly.
- 20 organisations, including Digital Rights Nepal and Freedom Forum Nepal, jointly issued the statement advising against media self-censorship under pressure.
