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Uganda online critics crackdown 2026

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Uganda's crackdown on online critics

Atukwatse says most of those arrested are arrested for criticising Museveni or his son, Muhoozi.

Andrew says he was detained for five days before being released on bail.

Steven Atukwatse, a lawyer with the Agora Research Center, says he has handled 12 cases of social media users charged under Uganda's Computer Misuse Act since November 2025.

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