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Ugandan Parliament Passes a New Law that Attacks the Right to Freedom of Assembly and Expression

The 9th Parliament recently passed the Public Order Management Bill amidst cries from opposition political parties and civil society that the bill should not be passed. The law undermines the enjoyment of human rights- freedom of assembly and expression among others and limits the citizen’s role in governance and demanding for accountability from the state. It prohibits public meetings aimed at discussing government programs and management issues. Clause 6(a)...