Leading press freedom organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF)
condemned Uganda’s Communications Commission for ordering the blocking
of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter earlier this
month.
In their statement published on Monday, the journalists’ rights group
highlights the need for governments to take a hands off approach to the
Internet and freedom of speech.
According to the Uganda commission, the shutting down of sites was in
an effort to “reduce the threat of violence.” It came after activists
announced plans for protests in anger of higher prices and corruption in
the country.
Despite the government’s calls for a blackout, some operators refused
to abide by the ruling and online activity went on as usual.
Protests in Uganda are gaining steam.
By Jonathan Terry
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment