Tunisia has reduced the prison sentence for publishing what is classified as fake news under its cybercrime law.
President Kais Saied has amended the decree, which previously allowed for prison terms of up to five years.
The law has been criticised by journalists and activists since it was introduced several years ago.
Political analyst and Middle East and North Africa researcher Ibrahim Dean say the reduction in the punishment is a positive development.
Political Analyst and Middle East and North Africa Researcher Ibrahim Dean says the consequences of this decree have been dire on Journalists and civil society organisations.
The changes made to the decree include fines instead of previous imprisonment of up to five years.
Dean mentions the punishment that offenders are likely to face.
–ChannelAfrica–
