Jordan Uses Cybercrime Law to Prosecute Facebook Posts Criticizing Israel Relations

Jordanian activist Ayman Sandouka sentenced to 5 years for peaceful Facebook post criticizing King's Israel policy, highlighting systematic use of 2023 cybercrime law to suppress online dissent.

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Jordan Uses Cybercrime Law to Prosecute Facebook Posts Criticizing Israel Relations

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