Uganda - The government has been tapping private telephone conversations illegally, the Minister for Security, Mr Amama Mbabazi, admitted before Parliament yesterday.
Mr Mbabazi becomes the first top government official at his level to admit eavesdropping on conversations and other communication of private citizens, though the practice mainly by security agencies, has for long been known to exist.
Mr Mbabazi made the admission as he appeared before Parliament’s Information, and Communication Technology Committee to defend a draft Bill that seeks to legalise tapping private communication. (more)
