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Uganda orders all social media to be blocked - letter

Uganda ordered internet provider providers to dam all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further uncover, a letter from the country's communications regulator noticed via Reuters mentioned.
Uganda ordered internet service providers to block all social media platforms and messaging apps on Tuesday until further notice, a letter from the country's communications regulator seen by Reuters said.

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