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Internet Sans Frontières warns cybercrime laws curb speech

Julie Owono says cybercrime laws are increasingly used to prosecute online political expression.
WHO: Julie Owono
WHAT: Says cybercrime and national security legislation is being used to criminalise and prosecute online expression
WHEN: Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 9:18 AM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: Cybercrime legislation introduced to combat online threats is being used to criminalise online expression and arrest citizens

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