Qatar fake news law ‘repressive’ and ‘vaguely worded’: Amnesty
Amnesty International has raised concerns over free speech in Qatar, after the gas-rich nation enacted a new law that criminalises the publication of "false" or "biased" news with up to five years in prison. The rights group said in a statement on Monday that the new measure, which includes a fine of more than $25,000, was both "repressive" and "vaguely worded". "Qatar already has a host of repressive laws, but this new legislation deals another […]
