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Contents – The forgotten patients: Lost voices in the global healthcare system
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CATEGORY: Uganda
The week in free expression: 29 March–4 April 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
President Museveni’s crackdown on Ugandan TikTokers
Social media spaces are shrinking as freedom of speech is further eroded in Uganda, leaving no safe haven for critical thoughts
Bobi Wine still standing up to oppression in Uganda, politically and musically
Yoweri Museveni’s most formidable challenger refuses to be silenced and remains on the frontline of protest
Contents – Unsung heroes: How musicians are raising their voices against oppression
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A big week to remember
The past week has been busy for Index and in Hong Kong. It is up to us all to ensure award winners and political prisoners are not forgotten
Index on Censorship announces 2024 Freedom of Expression award winners
Campaigners, artists and journalists from Iran, Palestine, Russia and Uganda are named in awards ceremony in London this week
Contents – Inconvenient truths: How scientists are being silenced around the world
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When the old fox walks the tightrope
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is a poisoned chalice – and not just for the nation’s LGBTQ+ community. Our East Africa contributing editor discusses the Act with Stella Nyanzi
Calls to sanction architects of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act grow
Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community live in fear for their lives following the passage of draconian legislation in Uganda last year. The international community must act against those behind it