Country
Uganda

Source
Article by Development and Cooperation

Title
Digital Surveillance by Edward Ronald Sekyewa dated Oct 2019

About
Uganda’s government is uncomfortable with criticism expressed online. By various means, it is trying to limit outreach and impact of internet users.

Key findings
Ugandan Government suspected of using Cybercrime laws to control the freedom of expression and opinions | The “cyber harassment” offence in Uganda – Section 24 of the Computer Misuse Act 2011 – is defined as “the use of a computer in making obscene or indecent requests or threatening to inflict injury to any person or their property”. While intended to safeguard the citizens, many Ugandans actually feel this law puts them at risk because they may be accused of cybercrimes. This is especially true of journalists and other human-rights defenders (HRDs).

Website
https://www.dandc.eu/en/article/what-ugandan-authorities-are-doing-limit-impact-online-opposition-voices