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King of Jordan approves a bill to criminalize online speech. Human rights groups call it draconian
- The King of Jordan has approved a bill that aims to punish harmful online speech, including comments promoting immorality, contempt for religion, and undermining national unity.
- The bill imposes prison time and fines for certain online posts, makes it illegal to publish names or pictures of police officers, and prohibits certain methods of maintaining online anonymity.
- The new law has drawn criticism from human rights groups, who argue that it expands state control over social media, restricts access to information, and penalizes anti-government speech. Critics also warn of potential infringement on press freedom and freedom of speech.
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Leaning Left18Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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C 22%
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