Human Rights Watch accuses Uganda military of arbitrary detentions and crackdown on critics

Human Rights Watch has accused the Ugandan military of arbitrarily detaining government critics and suppressing independent media. The report highlights specific cases of political intimidation and the use of security forces to silence dissent against President Museveni.
Why it matters
It highlights ongoing concerns regarding democratic backsliding and the erosion of human rights in East Africa.
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The article focuses on human rights abuses and relies heavily on the perspective of an advocacy organization.
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