Major exceptions to the right of free press imminently ensued. In 1996, censorship had begun to target Congo's artistic freedoms. Beyond broadcasts and news, the nation began to censor those who expressed political sentiments through music. The National Censorship Commission banned six songs that mentioned common opposition outcries relating to employment opportunities, civilian killings, corruption, and faltering human rights. If these songs are played on the radio, the artists may be fined up to $500 per song in accordance with a 1996 censorship decree. Freedom of the press was restricted for artists offending political elites or speaking against Congolese leaders and parties. For those using telecommunications as an outlet, interference was backed by such legislation. Open discussion about political corruption or unmentioned events, such as riots or uprisings against the ruling party, are avoided in news media but continuously active on pavement radio.
major exceptions to the right of free press imminently ensued in 1996 censorship had begun to target congo's artistic freedoms beyond broadcasts and news the nation began to censor those who expressed political sentiments through music the national censorship commission banned six songs that mentioned common opposition outcries relating to employment opportunities civilian killings corruption and faltering human rights if these songs are played on the radio the artists may be fined up to $500 per song in accordance with a 1996 censorship decree freedom of the press was restricted for artists offending political elites or speaking against congolese leaders and parties for those using telecommunications as an outlet interference was backed by such legislation open discussion about political corruption or unmentioned events such as riots or uprisings against the ruling party are avoided in news media but continuously active on pavement radio