Ugandan activists warn that a controversial new bill on Non-Governmental Organisations aims to silence government critics. Rights groups say the proposed NGO bill would grant sweeping powers to government, giving it the tools to clamp down on civil society who are critical of the government.
The bill proposes fines and up to eight years in prison, warning organisations that they should not engage in any activity which is harmful to the interests of Uganda.
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