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Critics React to Uganda's Anti-Protest Bill

Human rights groups and the opposition have criticized the new Public Order Management Bill that gives police the power to break up gatherings, saying it goes against freedom of expression and assembly.

  • Uganda:   MPs Pass Public Order Bill in Chaos

    Independent (Kampala), 7 August 2013

    At the start of yesterday's plenary session, deputy speaker Jacob Oulanyah introduced some people like Miria Matembe and school children who were in the gallery. Drama ensued when… Read more »

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Uganda passes the new Public Management Bill that gives police the power to use force if necessary to break up gatherings (file photo).

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