Uganda suspends 54 NGOs including prominent rights group

Chapter Four Executive Director Nicholas Opiyo.

Chapter Four executive director Nicholas Uganda (middle) speaks to security operatives. The Ugandan government has suspended 54 NGOs including his. Photo | File

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