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From The US To Uganda, How Climate Activism Has Been Criminalised in 2024

The article from MSN, published in 2024, discusses the global trend of criminalizing climate activism. It highlights how in the United States, activists are facing severe legal repercussions, including jail time and fines, for acts of civil disobedience aimed at drawing attention to climate change. Similarly, in Uganda, environmental defenders are encountering increased threats, harassment, and legal actions, often under the guise of national security or economic development. The piece points out that these measures are not only stifling activism but also deterring public engagement with climate issues. It notes a pattern where governments and corporations are using legal systems to suppress protests and activism, thereby undermining the democratic right to protest and potentially exacerbating the climate crisis by silencing those who seek to address it.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/from-the-us-to-uganda-how-climate-activism-has-been-criminalised-in-2024/ar-AA1vTwEn ]