South Sudan's New Cybercrime Law Criminalizes Digital Speech with 10-Year Prison Terms

South Sudan's 2026 Cybercrimes Act criminalizes 'false information' and 'undesirable content' with up to 10 years prison, grants authorities broad surveillance powers, and threatens encrypted communications and journalism.

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Friday, April 10, 2026Libertas Research1 sources

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South Sudan's New Cybercrime Law Criminalizes Digital Speech with 10-Year Prison Terms

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