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Tajikistan decriminalises 'liking' social media posts deemed extremist

Tajikistan has decriminalized the act of liking or reposting content on social media that is deemed extremist, as part of a broader initiative to reform its criminal code and reduce prison overcrowding. Previously, such actions could result in up to eight years in prison, but now, only the original posting of extremist content will be punishable by law. This change comes after international criticism and aims to address the issue of the country's prisons being filled with individuals convicted of minor offenses related to social media activity.

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