Uganda orders internet blackout ahead of presidential election
TRT World6 days
Uganda's internet shutdown and security measures represent necessary precautions to protect national stability during a sensitive democratic exercise. The temporary suspension aims to prevent the misuse of communication platforms, curb misinformation and electoral fraud that could undermine public confidence. These actions follow lawless conduct by opposition supporters that required security responses.
The internet blackout exposes a military dictatorship desperately clinging to power through brutal repression. Shutting down communications contradicts earlier government promises and violates constitutional guarantees of free expression during elections. This crackdown — including arbitrary arrests, torture of opposition supporters and suspension of rights groups — reveals a regime terrified of genuine democratic choice after 40 years of authoritarian rule.
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