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Court challenge to Uganda's 'draconian' internet law
Court challenge to Uganda's 'draconian' internet law

Ugandan media groups and rights activists on Monday filed a court challenge to a controversial new internet law that they protest is aimed at curtailing free speech and quashing dissent. - 'Rise up and defend rights' - Opposition leader Bobi Wine, who unsuccessfully challenged the president in 2021 and has often been targeted by security forces, said the adoption of the law was not surprising.

Drones spark gunfire, fearful cries before exploding in Kyiv
Drones spark gunfire, fearful cries before exploding in Kyiv

Buzzing like a lawn mower, a white arrow darts across the blue sky and drops obliquely toward its target in Ukraine's capital as policemen crouching next to their patrol car open fire. Their patrol car is about 100 metres (yards) from where the first drone hit.