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Over 100-year old sedition law scrapped

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The Constituional Court on August 25 scrapped the century old sedition law from Uganda’s statute books, marking a historic stride towards freedom of speech and expresion. The law had been introduced by the colonial administration to stifle African agitation for self rule in the 19th century. Sedition now joins another law on false news which was abolished a few years ago. (See main story)

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2012-02-08 00:43:52
The solution to Uganda’s problem is the overthrow of Museveni's current government. It has made a mockery of the democratic wishes and aspirations of Ugandans. It is has been in power too long, but

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Thank u Jesus for what you have just done and you too UNEB

 
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