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January 12, 2021 04:50 pm
Original Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/j1OhDBBwQIs/uganda-orders-all-social-media-to-be-blocked
Uganda Orders All Social Media To Be Blocked
Uganda ordered internet service providers to block all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further notice, a letter from the country's communications regulator seen by Reuters said. From a report: Users had complained earlier on Tuesday that they were unable to access Facebook and WhatsApp, social media platforms being widely used for campaigning ahead of Thursday's presidential election in the East African country. "Uganda Communications Commission hereby directs you to immediately suspend any access and use, direct or otherwise, of all social media platforms and online messaging applications over your network until further notice," said the letter from the commission's executive director to internet providers.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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