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Amnesty Urges Halt of Electronic Crimes Law
Amnesty International has called on the Syrian government to suspend the Cybercrime Law No. 20 of 2022, inherited from the previous regime, until its provisions are amended to comply with international human rights standards. The organization confirmed that the law is still being used in cases related to online expression, leading to the detention of journalists and activists on charges such as "undermining the prestige of the state" and "electronic defamation," with some sentences lasting up to seven days. Amnesty warned that the broad language of the law allows for the prosecution of individuals based on their peaceful opinions, and urged for the reform of these outdated legislations to ensure that the right to freedom of expression is not violated, especially amid ongoing amendments and enforcement procedures. It emphasized that people should not be detained or prosecuted for peaceful expression.
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