The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) expressed concern Friday over a Zambian court’s interim injunction that blocked a media outlet from airing a investigation documentary on Chinese investment in Zambia.

The nation’s High Court granted the order following a lawsuit filed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia against the media outlet News Diggers. The lawsuit came in response to a two-minute teaser aired by the outlet on May 20. The court enjoined the release of the full documentary and warned that if it airs before a June 12 hearing, the media house could face contempt of court charges that carry penalties of up to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of 300 kwacha (approximately US$12).

The legal action stems from concerns raised by Chinese commercial entities regarding

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