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A new bill is designed to ensure that false information is punishable in Iran. Critics fear a further restriction of the Internet.
Iran's Regime Approves Controversial "Untrue Content" Bill Amid Escalating Crackdown on Free Expression - Iran News Update
New legislation by the Iranian regime expands censorship powers, criminalizes vague “untrue content,” and threatens journalists and activists with severe penalties—including the death sentence.
The Iranian parliament has overwhelmingly approved a bill to combat disinformation on social media, the news portal Khabar Online reported on Sunday, DPA reported. The bill aims to punish false information on the Internet that could cause public concern, especially in times of crisis. Violations of the law could result in heavy fines, bans on journalists from working, or imprisonment. Iran has the right to enrich uranium, Araqchi said on the ev…
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