However, journalists, members of the political opposition and their supporters, and other independent entities report government interference or oversight of email and social media accounts.
Members of the local and international press corps report threats of violence directly linked to their coverage of the amendment to the amnesty law.
Some media members practice self-censorship in response to pressure and intimidation by senior government officials or community leaders on journalists who publish negative stories about the administration.
In addition many news outlets are affiliated with particular political parties, which discourages journalists from reporting on some subjects.
The law requires search warrants, which are issued by quasi-judicial officers who supervise criminal investigations.