"A human rights organisation in Uganda that supports members of the LGBTQ+ community was ordered to shut down by the government just days before the country's election. Chapter Four Uganda, which is dedicated to the protection of civil liberties and promotion of human rights - including LGBTQ+ rights - in the East African nation, had its operating permit suspended with immediate effect by the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations under the Ministry of Internal Affairs."
"The suspension is based on vague allegations that we engaged in activities that are prejudicial to the security and laws of Uganda. As a law-abiding organisation, we have closed our offices and temporarily suspended our operations. We regret any inconvenience this causes to our partners and the community of beneficiaries. We consider this suspension unjustified and are pursuing all available administrative and legal measures to restore our operational status as soon as possible."
Uganda's National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations suspended Chapter Four Uganda's operating permit with immediate effect, ordering closure of its offices. The organisation supports LGBTQ+ rights and protects civil liberties; several other human rights groups also had permits suspended. The Bureau cited alleged "intelligence information" claiming involvement in activities prejudicial to the security and laws of Uganda, invoking Article 42(d) of the Non-Governmental Organisations Act. The suspension occurred days before an election won by incumbent Yoweri Museveni amid allegations of violence and ballot fraud. Chapter Four described the allegations as vague, temporarily suspended operations, and said it is pursuing administrative and legal measures to restore its status.
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