Internet Freedom Undert Attack – Palestinians fall victim to pan-Middle Eastern crackdown on social networks

RT – In the last week, two Palestinians have been sentenced to prison terms for online libel and slander of politicians. Meanwhile, an arrest order has been issued for a popular Egyptian satirist, raising fears of a crackdown on freedom in the region. The Magistrate’s Court in Salfit, West Bank, sentenced a 29-year-old Anas Ismail to 6 months in jail, on charges of “libel and slander against former communications minister” as he was found guilty of “Liking” hostile messages towards the politician on Facebook. One of the posts demanded the dismissal of the politician and another phrase demanded accountability from the minister. Read Article

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