Document #1328383

Amnesty International (Author)

Uganda: Activists arrested as disturbing crackdown on media continues

http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/uganda-crackdown-newspapers-continues-2013-05-24

ecoi.net description:
Authorities shut down number of media outlets for reporting on alleged government plot to assassinate political opponents; 5 human rights activists arrested for protesting against the closure of a newspaper
Country:
Uganda
Source:
Amnesty International (Author)
Published:
24 May 2013
Original link:
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news/uganda-crackdown-newspapers-continues-2013-05-24
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1328383 (former ID 248351)

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