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‘I will not delete my posts’: Inside Uganda’s crackdown on online critics

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Briefings

Uganda's government has intensified online harassment campaigns against critics, with reports indicating families are being targeted for abductions and intimidation while searching for missing relatives. This crackdown follows a period of heightened scrutiny on social media platforms, where users face severe threats and harassment. The incident highlights a growing tension between digital expression and state security measures in the region.

Key points

• Uganda's government has intensified online harassment campaigns against critics, with reports indicating families are being targeted for abductions and intimidation while searching for missing relatives.

Context

This finding relates to ongoing tensions in Uganda regarding online criticism, where authorities have expanded surveillance and harassment tactics against dissenting voices on social media platforms.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to allegations of abductions and intimidation without specific dates, locations, or names of individuals involved in the incidents.

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