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August 7, 2013

Uganda Passes Harsh Law Against Protests 
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Lawmakers in Uganda have passed a bill critics say is aimed at
criminalizing rising anti-government protests. The law requires prior
authorization from police for political meetings involving three or more
people and allows the use of force to clear unauthorized gatherings. The
bill passed despite protests and fierce attempts to block it by
opposition members in the Ugandan parliament. It comes amid a crackdown
against opponents of longtime President Yoweri Museveni who are
protesting corruption and the high cost of living.

 

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