Banned journalism refers to the suppression or restriction of reporting, which can take various forms, such as governments banning media outlets or live coverage of protests, as seen recently in Kenya and Tanzania. Other forms include restricting journalists from entering certain areas, like Israel’s long-standing ban on international media entering Gaza, and using laws to prevent specific reporting on national security or alleged terrorism, notes Al Jazeera. These actions are often justified by governments citing reasons such as national security or the need to prevent incitement to violence, reports the Committee to Protect Journalists.