Freedom of Expression Does Not Need License - Amnesty International Tells UCC as it Condemns Directive by Government to License Bloggers, Social Media Influencers and Online News Publishers in Uganda.
Amnesty International has condemned Uganda government's move through UCC to license online posts, calling it a fresh assault on freedom of expression.
Deprose Muchena, Amnesty International’s Director for East and Southern Africa said: “The requirement for people to seek authorisation before posting information online is retrogressive and a blatant violation of the right to freedom of expression and access to information. With restrictions on public gatherings already in place, the Ugandan authorities are shutting off a vital channel for people to express their political opinions and share critical information about COVID-19”.
"Freedom of expression does not need a license," he added.
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