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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>UGANDAN opposition leader Bobi Wine has castigated the Zimbabwean Parliament for passing the Patriotic Bill in what he described as \u2018another chapter of persecution\u2019 of dissenting voices.<\/p>\n

The Criminal Law Code Amendment Bill, also known as the Patriotic Bill sailed through the National Assembly last week and is now expected to go before senate then presidential assent.<\/p>\n

Echoing local critics\u2019 sentiments, Bobi Wine born Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu slammed the law saying it undermines the democratic fabric of the nation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis move resonates with calls previously made by regime officials here in Uganda to pass a similar law, which is concerning.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe express our solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe as they face yet another chapter of persecution for daring to oppose their leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe so-called \u201cPatriots law\u201d severely curtails Zimbabweans\u2019 freedom of expression and their ability to hold their leaders accountable.<\/p>\n

\u201cWitnessing attempts to suppress dissent and undermine the democratic rights of citizens is deeply troubling.<\/p>\n

He said the new amendment unfairly restricts the fundamental rights of Zimbabweans.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn solidarity with the people of Zimbabwe, we urge their Government to reverse this law and safeguard the democratic values and rights of its citizens, especially their freedoms to speak and associate freely with each other.\u201d<\/p>\n

Last week, Zimbabwe\u2019s Parliament passed an amendment to the Criminal Law Code that punishes citizens for any actions that \u201cwillfully damage the sovereignty and national interests\u201d of the country, along with other actions considered \u201cunpatriotic.\u201d<\/p>\n

Violation of this law is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and possible revocation of one\u2019s citizenship.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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