Uganda is fast-tracking a controversial 'protection of sovereignty' bill that critics say is designed to crush dissent. The proposed law includes penalties of up to 20 years in prison for promoting 'foreign interests' and heavily restricts organizations funded by overseas partners. Opposition figures and human rights groups have condemned the bill, which is expected to be debated before the May 12 presidential swearing-in.

<p>New law proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting ‘foreign interests’, and restricts those who work with or are funded by overseas partners</p><p>Ugandan opposition figures, human rights organisations and legal experts have condemned a sweeping bill that proposes up to 20 years in prison for promoting “foreign interests”, and imposes restrictions on a broad range of people and organisations that work with or receive funding from overseas partners.</p><p>The protection of sovereignty bil...