Uganda Tightens Media and Security Measures Ahead of 2026 Elections
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Uganda's government has banned live broadcasts of riots and unlawful processions ahead of the January 15 presidential election, citing concerns over escalation and panic, amid ongoing repression of opposition supporters and allegations of human rights abuses by security forces. President Museveni seeks to extend his 40-year rule amidst a tense political climate.
- Uganda bans live broadcasts of riots and 'unlawful processions' ahead of vote Reuters
- Opposition supporters in Uganda face brutal campaign of repression Amnesty International
- Political policing in Museveni’s Uganda: what it means for the 2026 elections The Conversation
- Amnesty accuses Uganda of torture and mass arrests ahead of January elections africanews.com
- Ugandan gov't urges responsible media reporting ahead of general elections Big News Network.com
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