Syrians could be jailed for up to 15 years for minor criticism of the Assad regime following amendments to existing cybercrime laws. The draconian new changes were announced this week, laying out harsh penalties for vaguely worded offences including online criticism of the president, constitution, or state. Syrian state media reported on Monday that Bashar al-Assad issued Law No. 20 of 2022, which “reorganises” the existing cybercrime law enacted in 2012. “According to the law, the penalties and punishment on the cybercrime ranges between imprisonment up to 15 years and penalties up to SYP 15 …