Amnesty International says internet blackout 'especially alarming' as election campaign 'marred by massive repression'.
Amnesty International says internet blackout ‘especially alarming’ as election campaign ‘marred by massive repression’.
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Uganda is facing mounting calls to lift a nationwide internet blackout before a contentious election, with the United Nations saying the government-imposed restrictions are “deeply worrying”.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the UN Human Rights Office stressed that “open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections”.
UN Human Rights Office has stressed 'open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections'.
The communications authority says the suspension is aimed at preventing misinformation and violence.
The blackout comes as President Yoweri Museveni, criticised for cracking down on opponents, vies for his seventh term.
Communications authorities have blocked Internet service throughout the country ahead of its elections to prevent "weaponization…
The government promised that the internet would remain accessible on Thursday for the presidential and legislative elections.…
The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.
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