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No Signal, No Voice: How Internet Shutdowns Undermined Uganda’s 2026 Elections

This report was authored by Unwanted Witness in partnership with the Women of Uganda Network
(WOUGNET) as part of ongoing efforts to document, analyse, and respond to the human rights and
democratic impacts of internet shutdowns in Uganda.

This has been from the insights of the journalists, civil society organisations, election observers, political actors, technologists, legal practitioners, and community members who shared
information, experiences, and insights during and after the January 2026 General Elections. In particular, we acknowledge the individuals who submitted testimonies and complaints documenting the
lived impacts of internet disruptions, often at personal and professional risk.