Jordanian King Abdallah II was greeted by Dima Tahboub (2nd from left), a former deputy close to the Muslim Brotherhood. (Photo taken from X (@DTABOUB))
Last Saturday, Jordan's King Abdullah II approved a new law on cybercrime that several human rights organizations say will severely undermine freedom of expression and digital rights.The law will come into effect a month from now.Some of the law's articles include vague terms such as "promoting, instigating, aiding or inciting immorality, "undermining national unity" and "contempt for religions," all of which are punishable by massive fines and jail time. In a report published by queer initiatives, activists condemn this new law, as it threatens “activism or engagement with queer issues." Read also: Abdallah II, dernier recours pour la liberté d’expression ? With the hashtag (#سجن_مش_دولة”) (”A state not a prison”) widely shared across social media platforms, more than a dozen international organizations, including Access Now,...
Last Saturday, Jordan's King Abdullah II approved a new law on cybercrime that several human rights organizations say will severely undermine freedom of expression and digital rights.The law will come into effect a month from now.Some of the law's articles include vague terms such as "promoting, instigating, aiding or inciting immorality, "undermining national unity" and "contempt for religions," all of which are punishable by massive fines and jail time. In a report published by queer initiatives, activists condemn this new law, as it threatens “activism or engagement with queer issues." Read also: Abdallah II, dernier recours pour la liberté d’expression ? With the hashtag (#سجن_مش_دولة”) (”A state not a prison”) widely shared across social media platforms, more than a dozen international organizations,...
