South Sudan's cybercrime law threatens journalists with prison for defamation

South Sudan's new cybercrimes law imposes severe penalties, including up to five years in prison for defamation, raising concerns for journalists. The law's vague definitions of "false or misleading information" and "undesirable content" create legal uncertainty, potentially criminalizing legitimate reporting and public interest speech. Human rights groups urge reform, citing risks of misuse and self-censorship, and highlighting that criminal defamation is being abolished in many African nations.