Digital security laws have been used to arrest scores of people for spreading false rumours online. FMTNews FB
DHAKA: A 15-year-old boy has become the latest person to fall foul of Bangladesh’s contentious internet laws after being arrested for criticising Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on social media.
Police in Bhaluka said Wednesday they arrested Mohammad Emon at the weekend after a local official from the ruling party claimed the teen had “badmouthed… our mother-like leader”. Local police chief Main Uddin said Emon had later deleted the controversial Facebook post and wrote another one apologising.
Amnesty International said the arrest “highlights the dangers of the Digital Security Act”, calling it “a weapon to punish legitimate dissent” and violate the freedom of expression.
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