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September 27, 2017

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TOGIKWATAKO: Exposed regime moves to ban live broadcasts

There’s absolutely no law that prohibits live coverage of the unfolding events regarding the presidential age limit debate.
It’s an egregious affront to the Bill of rights that guarantees press freedom and the right of Ugandans to receive and access information.

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