Tajik MPs approve internet curbs

Tajikistan’s parliament has approved legislation making it a criminal offence to publish false or offensive information on the internet. The bill must be signed off by President Emomali Rakhmon before becoming law. Under the proposal, anyone who publishes statements that “offend dignity” may face imprisonment.

Tajikistan’s parliament has approved legislation making it a criminal offence to publish false or offensive information on the internet.The bill must be signed off by President Emomali Rakhmon before becoming law.Under the proposal, anyone who publishes statements that “offend dignity” may face imprisonment.
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