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Uganda: Criticism of Government Leads to Harassment of NGOs
IPS, 21 August 2012
In the face of rising public criticism over a range of controversial political manoeuvres, the Ugandan government has become increasingly hostile to the work of non-governmental… Read more »
Civil Society Faces Rising Hostility in Uganda
The Ugandan government has increasingly used intimidation and obstructionist tactics against non-governmental organizations in the face of rising public criticism, especially those supporting homosexuality, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
A protest at the Ugandan mission to the United Nations: The country's cabinet amended a proposed anti-gay law after strong foreign protests.
President Yoweri Museveni is believed to be considering another term in office. Since his re-election in 2011, public criticism of the government has escalated.
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