Reporters Without Borders Worried Ugandan Gov't will Target Twitter Again

Despite international awareness and condemnation, the Ugandan government is still trying to shut down Twitter and Facebook to stem the protests currently going in within its borders. Reporters Without Borders has now stepped in, writing an open letter urging the Ugandan government “to respect freedom of expression and not obstruct online social networks and news media on the eve of new opposition demonstrations.”

As we discussed last week, the government had attempted to cut off access to Twitter during the “walk to work” protests that saw Ugandans walk to work instead of drive, protesting high gas prices in the country.

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