乌干达在1月15日大选前关闭了全国的互联网, Uganda shuts down internet nationwide ahead of Jan. 15 elections, citing security and misinformation risks.

乌干达在1月15日选举之前, 于2026年1月13日实行全国互联网关闭, Uganda has imposed a nationwide internet shutdown effective January 13, 2026, ahead of the January 15 elections, citing security concerns and the need to prevent misinformation. 乌干达通信委员会中止了所有公共互联网接入,包括社交媒体、短信和流线连接,影响到移动和固定服务。 The Uganda Communications Commission suspended all public internet access, including social media, messaging, and streaming, affecting mobile and fixed services. 医疗保健、金融和与选举有关的政府职能等基本服务的获得受到限制。 Limited access is allowed for essential services like healthcare, finance, and election-related government functions. 这一举动是继选举期间过去的停工之后采取的,引起了人权团体和国际观察员的批评,他们警告说,这种做法破坏了透明度和公民参与。 The move follows past shutdowns during elections and draws criticism from human rights groups and international observers, who warn it undermines transparency and civic participation. 政府否认事先通知该街区,与先前的说法相矛盾。 The government denies prior notice of the block, contradicting earlier statements.