Ugandan govt shuts down Internet, suspends NGOs, clamps down on journalists ahead elections

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Uganda opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, wears a helmet and a bulletproof vest during a rally. Ugandans go to the polls on January 15. (Photo: Reuters/Abubaker Lubowa)

“Clearly, this is part of a broader effort to silence scrutiny of public affairs as Uganda heads into general elections."

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