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UCC orders telecom operators to block websites; 500 pornography sites reported blocked

Civic Space & Media Freedom Official claim Uganda (national) 2 Apr 2026 Severity: 2/5

The Uganda Communications Commission issued a notice on 2 April 2026 directing telecommunication operators to block websites distributing pornographic content. UCC spokesperson Ibrahim Bbossa later told reporters at the Uganda Media Centre that operators had confirmed blocking 500 such sites, citing the Uganda Communications Act and complaints about children's exposure to such material.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Official claim: These are the figures given by Uganda Communications Commission; they could not be checked independently.

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