Ugandan rights groups say new internet law hinders free speech
People using internet on their phones at a taxi waiting area in Uganda. Nine rights groups, a former leader of the opposition in parliament and three prominent lawyers have lodged a petition challenging Uganda’s new internet law. PHOTO | BADRU KATUMBA | AFP
A coalition of leading Ugandan rights groups and lawyers on Thursday filed a case in court challenging a controversial new internet law, which they say is aimed at curbing free speech and targeting government opponents.
