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– Uganda: Academic and activist Stella Nyanzi released on bail for free speech charges (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News May 16, 2017

After 33 days in jail, the Buganda Road Magistrates Court released Stella Nyanzi, an academic, activist, and poet, on bail. However, she continues to face charges under the Computer Misuse Act, in violation of her right to freedom of expression.
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