Sedition probes almost doubled in 2020 - Suaram

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Investigations under the Sedition Act almost doubled in 2020 compared to last year, according to data compiled by human rights NGO Suaram.Meanwhile, probes under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) almost tripled.According to Suaram's 2020 human rights report - there were 20 probes under the Sedition Act launched this year. 19 of those investigations came after the change in government.Comparatively, the 2019 report recorded 12 sedition probes.Likewise, there were 93 CMA probes recorded in 2020, compared to 34 last year. Of this year's CMA probes, 23 were launched before the March change in government.Of the CMA probes in 2020, 15 were on posts for criticising or insulting the police and other authorities, 15 on politicians from both sides - including threats - and 14 on royalty.13 posts were related to Covid-19 and fake news.Comparatively, in 20…