Uganda Faces Election Internet Shutdown Threat Despite Coalition Warning
Digital rights coalition warns Uganda's government against internet shutdowns ahead of 2026 elections, citing escalating media crackdown and concerning signals including VPN threats and Starlink blocking directive.
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- [1]www.accessnow.orgaccessnow.org — Accessed Feb 20, 2026https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-uganda-internet-access-2026-elections/
- [2]www.accessnow.orgaccessnow.org — Accessed Feb 20, 2026https://www.accessnow.org/press-release/keepiton-coalition-raise-the-alarm-on-potential-shutdown-during-upcoming-elections-in-uganda/
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