ADF International announced their litigation against the Ugandan government on Thursday.

At issue are lockdown measures enacted last week that, while allowing secular entities to remain open and public transportation to be at 50% capacity, nevertheless banned houses of worship from meeting in-person.

Agnes Namaganda, a member of the Christian fellowship supporting the legal challenge, said in a statement included in the announcement that the measures were “draconian.”

“As a woman of faith, it’s been difficult to see my community deprived of access to public worship at a time when we need it most,” Namaganda said.

“At this hard moment for our country, the government must remember that we don’t only have physical needs, but spiritual needs too. I’m glad to stand with my church, with support from ADF International, in challenging this disproportionate, unnecessary, and draconian restriction on freedom of worship.”

Imaam Bbaale Muhammed, who is part of the litigation, said in comments included in the announcement that he believed “participating in public worship is as essential as taking food and water.”

“Why are people of faith being treated as more contagious than others?” Muhammed asked. “Of course, it is vitally important to keep our communities safe at this time. This can and must be done while also upholding the right to gather for worship.”

Considered one of the African continent’s tightest limits, the initial lockdown included closing businesses and schools, as well as prohibiting the use of private and public vehicles.

Source: christianpost.com