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Amnesty Calls to Halt Syria Cyber Law
Syria's authorities are now obliged to suspend the Electronic Crimes Law No. 20 of 2022 and to make fundamental amendments to it so that it becomes in line with international human rights standards. Currently, the law is being used to target and prosecute activists and journalists because of their online opinions. Amnesty International has documented the arrest of at least five individuals between January and June 2026 due to their peaceful expression, with two of them facing criminal charges that could lead to prison sentences. Despite the issuance of a memo by the Ministry of Justice restricting some arrest procedures, the law still imposes harsh penalties for violations of freedom of expression and restricts liberties. There is widespread criticism that these measures conflict with international standards for the right to free expression. The organization considers that the current law does not guarantee the rights of detainees and poses a threat to freedom of opinion. It is advisable to suspend the Electronic Crimes Law until it is reformed to align with international obligations.
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